NHTSA Recall 25V837000: Critical fasteners (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V837000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | December 4, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V837000
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.