2026 BMW X6, X7, X5: Airbag Deployment Prevented by Panel Defect
BMW is recalling 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid models. The instrument panel may prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying properly during a crash.
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 critical safety system (passenger airbag) with a manufacturing defect that prevents proper deployment. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, scoring at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying properly during a crash.
An airbag that fails to deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a collision. This affects a critical passenger safety system.
Approximately 25 vehicles are affected by this recall. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim free of charge. Owners or potential buyers should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for details. The affected Vehicle Identification Numbers are searchable on NHTSA.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X5, X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, X6, X7
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 25
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 (4)
- X5
- X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID
- X6
- X7
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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