Recall Alert: BMW X5, X6, X7

by TTAC Staff

Published: December 11th, 2025

Today we have one of those small recalls -- fewer than 100 units -- for you.

BMW is recalling 25 units of the 2026 X5, X5 Plug-In Hybrid, X6, and X7 because an incorrectly manufactured instrument panel could interfere with proper deployment of the passenger air bag. Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim at no cost. Since the affected vehicles were not sold to customers, BMW is not issuing owner letters. VINs covered by the recall became searchable on NHTSA’s website on December 4, 2025.

If you're one of the unlucky few, keep an eye on your mailbox.

Disclosure: This article was partially written by AI and edited by a human staffer.

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Stellantis Guy on Dec 11, 2025

TTAC: Since the affected vehicles were not sold to customers, BMW is not issuing owner letters.
TTAC: If you're one of the unlucky few, keep an eye on your mailbox.
TTAC, do you read your own tripe??

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- Bd2 on Dec 12, 2025
  
  You need to calm down.
  
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- Stellantis Guy on Dec 15, 2025
  
  You're being too loud.
  
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IBx1 on Dec 12, 2025

Was hoping it would be a recall for those infernal turn signals

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- Lorenzo on Dec 16, 2025
  
  BMWs have turn signals ?
  
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