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HighNHTSA·24V139000·Announced 2025-11-02

2024 BMW XM Tailgate Panel May Detach During Normal Use

The 2024 BMW XM may have a tailgate panel that detaches due to improper adhesive bonding. A detached panel becomes a road hazard and increases crash risk.

What this means for you

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the body panel attachment system. Although no injuries or property damage are reported, the defect creates a genuine risk of harm by potentially causing a panel to detach and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 BMW XM vehicles. The tailgate panel may detach from the mounting structure due to improper adhesive bonding that occurred during manufacturing.

A detached panel becomes a road hazard that can increase the risk of a crash. This hazard applies to the recalled vehicle and potentially to other vehicles on the road.

Approximately 267 vehicles are affected. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange an inspection and replacement of the tailgate panel, which will be performed at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 17, 2024. 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
2024 BMW XM
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Body Panel
Hazard
  • panel-detachment
  • road-hazard
Affected units
267

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 (1)

  • XM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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