BMW X5, X5 Plug-In Hybrid +2 more: Air bags — critical fasteners

Affects BMW X5, X5 Plug-In Hybrid, X6, X7 · 2026 — about 25 vehicles.

The hazard

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational