2023 BMW X5 and X7 Windshield Bonding Defect Poses Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 2023 X5 and X7 models with windshield bonding defects that may allow water to enter the vehicle and cause an electrical short-circuit, increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Structural vehicle defect creating fire risk through electrical short-circuit and water intrusion. However, the source reports no illnesses, injuries, or fires, and the hazard remains theoretical without reported incidents, capping severity at High per rubric.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 BMW X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i, and xDrive45e models) and 2023 BMW X7 (xDrive40i model) vehicles.
The windshield on these vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the frame. If the seal fails, water can enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, resulting in an electrical short-circuit that increases the risk of vehicle fire.
The recall was identified on February 11, 2022, and owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2022.
Owners should contact their BMW dealer to schedule a free inspection and windshield replacement with a new seal if necessary. BMW customer service can be reached at 1-800-525-7417. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X7, X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Windshield
- Affected units
- 47
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)
- X7
- X5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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