NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2026

BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, covering model year 2026, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
1 model year with data (2026)

latest recall 25V837000 (reported Dec 4, 2025)

BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name X5 Plug-In Hybrid, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2026.

2 recall campaigns

BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2026: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 25V837000
Reported Dec 4, 2025
Air Bags › Critical Fasteners
Model year 2026
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 25V556000
Reported Aug 27, 2025
Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners
Model year 2026
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

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How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid questions

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How many recalls does the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, covering model year 2026. The most recent, 25V837000, was reported on December 4, 2025 and is filed under “Air bags”.

Which BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model year 2026. NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name X5 Plug-In Hybrid, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.