# BMW of North America, LLC: Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (25V837000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Air Bag May Deploy Improperly |
| NHTSA ID | 25V837000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 25 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 25 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V837000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.