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NHTSA Recall 10V025000: Windshield (visibility)

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 210 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW X5.

210
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2010
owners notified (March 30)
NHTSA campaign10V025000
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedJanuary 28, 2010
Owner notificationMarch 30, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 x5 and x6 sport activity vehicles manufactured between december 14, 2009 and december 16, 2009. In the upper right area of the windshield, bonding may be insufficient over a length of approximately 50cm.

Safety risk

In the case of a rollover, the stability of the roof could be affected increasing the risk of injuries.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners and authorized dealers will remove the windshield and then reinstall with the proper bonding free of charge. The safety recall began on march 30, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V025000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X52010
BMW X62010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.