The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V025000·Announced 2010-01-28

BMW Recalls 2010 X5 and X6 Vehicles for Windshield Bonding Defect

BMW is recalling 210 model year 2010 X5 and X6 vehicles because insufficient windshield bonding could affect roof stability during a rollover.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield bonding) that could affect roof stability during a rollover, increasing the risk of injuries, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 X5 and X6 sport activity vehicles manufactured between December 14, 2009, and December 16, 2009. The recall involves 210 vehicles where the bonding in the upper right area of the windshield may be insufficient over a length of approximately 50 centimeters.

This defect could affect the stability of the roof in the event of a rollover, which increases the risk of injuries. BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it with proper bonding free of charge. The safety recall began on March 30, 2010.

Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. They may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X5, X6
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
210

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • X5
  • X6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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