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US recalls (2)
Air bags: critical fasteners
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (28)
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW X5 (3 crashes, 9 injuries reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #27 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Back over prevention | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 BMW X5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 BMW X5 HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A RWD | – | 4★ | 5★ | – |
| 2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 BMW X5 M SUV N/A AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 BMW X5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| X5 M Competition 4.4 L Automatic (S8) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,500 |
| X5 M60i xDrive 4.4 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X5 sDrive40i 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 27 | 25 | $3,300 |
| X5 xDrive40i 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 27 | 25 | $3,300 |
| X5 xDrive50e 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 23 | 22 | $3,750 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.