Campaign 25V-556

Windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V556000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-556
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BMW	X5	2026	0
BMW	X5 Plug-In Hybrid	2026	0
BMW	X7	2026	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-671 Oct 8, 2025
Windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit
23V-644 Sep 20, 2023
Windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions
22V-820 Nov 2, 2022
Windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components,…
22V-267 Apr 20, 2022
Roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle
21V-091 Feb 18, 2021
If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to…
14V-648 Oct 16, 2014
Affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-US market requirements