Model year 2026 · BMW

2026 BMW X7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW X7. The most recent was reported on December 4, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X7.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW X7, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V837000	December 4, 2025	Air Bags › Critical Fasteners
25V556000	August 27, 2025	Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V837000

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: December 4, 2025
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 25 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 BMW X7: November 15, 2025 – November 15, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: X7

Defect summary

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V837000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V556000

Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: August 27, 2025
Owner notification: December 3, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,406 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

Safety risk

Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V556000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 8, 2025.