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2026 BMW X5 — manufacturer_communication document image 1

2024-2026 BMW X5/X7 Rear Seat Stuck When Folded

If your 2024-2026 BMW X5 or X7 second-row seat is stuck in the folded position and unresponsive to switch buttons, BMW Service Information Bulletin SIB 52 01 26 details the causes and a no-parts-required repair procedure.

2023-2026 BMW Emissions Recall 26E-A01 OBD Update

BMW has announced Emissions Recall 26E-A01, a voluntary emissions recall for certain 2023-2026 models. This recall addresses an issue where an implementation error in OBD diagnostics can prevent stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) from clearing.

2026 BMW X5 — 2026 BMW X5 multifunction display black screen

2025-2026 BMW Multifunction Display Black Screen SIB 65 28 25

BMW SIB 65 28 25 addresses multifunction display issues like intermittent or permanent black screens and non-functional head unit features in various 2025-2026 models with HU-H4, HU-H5, or HU-H6 head units.

2026 BMW X5 — BMW infotainment software issues

2025-2026 BMW Infotainment Software Issues TSB SIB 65 27 25

BMW has released Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 27 25 to address various infotainment software issues in 2025-2026 models equipped with HU-H4, HU-H5, or HU-H6 head units. Symptoms include head unit resets, delayed startup, navigation problems, Bluetooth issues, and missing displays. The fix…

2026 BMW X5 — BMW head unit software issues

2025-2026 BMW Head Unit Software Issues TSB SIB 65 27 25

BMW has issued Technical Service Bulletin SIB 65 27 25 to address various software-related issues affecting the head unit (infotainment system) in 2025-2026 models. Symptoms include resets, delayed startup, and problems with navigation, Bluetooth, and audio.

2026 BMW X5 Expansion Tank Return Bulletin TEC808

BMW Parts Bulletin C32-1125-0660 (TEC808) addresses the inspection and return of specific expansion tank part number 17 13 8 689 765 for 2026 BMW X5, 740i, 530i, X7, and X6 models. Affected parts have index 1 or 8 inside the plastic screw.

2026 BMW X5 — 2026 BMW X5 manufacturer_communication

2026 BMW X5, X6, X7 Instrument Panel Delivery Stop

BMW has issued a Delivery Stop (SIB 62 04 25) for specific 2026 BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles produced on November 15, 2025, due to an instrument panel issue. These vehicles cannot be delivered or sold until the necessary repairs are completed.

2026 BMW X5, X6, X7 KSG Supply Line Delivery Stop

BMW has announced a delivery stop, identified as SIB 24 02 25, for specific 2026 BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles. This action prevents the sale or delivery of affected vehicles until an issue related to the "KSG SUPPLY LINE" is resolved.

2025-2026 BMW Wheel Bolt Installation Difficulty TSB

BMW Service Information Bulletin SIB 36 02 25 addresses a manufacturing issue in 2025-2026 BMW X-series vehicles where excess factory wax makes wheel bolt removal and installation difficult. This can lead to brake disc twisting.

2023-2026 BMW X5, X6, X7, XM Control Arm Return

BMW has issued Parts Bulletin TEC788 (C32-0925-0646) instructing dealers to return specific control arm part numbers for 2023-2026 BMW X5, X6, X7, and XM vehicles. This is due to packages containing incorrect parts. Affected inventory must not be sold.

2026 BMW X5 — BMW emergency call triggered erroneously

2023-2026 BMW Models Emergency Call Triggered Erroneously SIB 84 06 25

BMW has released Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 84 06 25 to address an issue in 2023-2026 models where the emergency call system (TCB4) may trigger without an actual emergency. This bulletin provides a software update to correct the 'Telematics control unit Occasional failure'.

2026 BMW X5 — BMW Automatic Hold function lost

2024-2026 BMW Automatic Hold Function Lost TSB

BMW SIB 34 08 25 details a software issue causing the "Automatic Hold function is lost when the vehicle is switched off" in various 2024-2026 models. Owners must reactivate the function each trip. A software update is the prescribed fix.

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#11758406Aug 21, 2026

SERVICE BRAKES

On [XXX] as I was driving on [XXX] in Fl and got in to some traffic I noticed the car was shuddering a bit when I braked and I could here metal against metal coming from the brakes. I called SIXT 800 number and spoke to a Gentleman at their call center in Asia. He asked me why I needed brakes . I was shocked at his response , needless to say. He told me he reported it and I needed to return the car in Miami at the airport . I spent the night in Jupiter as it was around 5 pm. The next day [XXX] I drove the car to the MIA Airport where it was exchanged for a new car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

No injuries · No fire · No crash

#11757606Aug 18, 2026

ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I was driving at 70 mph on the highway when the car suddenly and without warning went into neutral, lost all functionality, and displayed the warning "Drivetrain Malfunction--Stop Driving Immediately--Call Roadside Assistance." I had to drift (barely) to side of a busy highway and exit the vehicle to get to safety. The dealer review of fault codes include: High-voltage system: No voltage established; No communication possible with: Accumulator-management electronics; SME: Software action required; Function: Acceleration not possible; Function: It is not possible to establish the drive-ready state; Drive function: Repair measure will soon be necessary. This happened on XXX around noon on XXX in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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#117566261 InjuredAug 13, 2026

POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e experienced a serious freeway safety event involving loss of braking/brake power, loss of vehicle power/functionality, and multiple vehicle warnings/errors. The incident occurred while I was driving on the freeway and substantially affected my ability to safely operate the vehicle. BMW Emergency Services subsequently towed the vehicle to Irvine BMW on 07/09/2026. Irvine BMW later attributed the event to Emergency Stop Assist (ESA) and the Driver Monitoring System (DMS), rather than identifying a mechanical brake failure. Its written explanation states that ESA can take over vehicle guidance and decelerate the vehicle using multiple short braking jolts. The dealership reported a stored DMS fault but stated that it could not duplicate my reported condition. I have not been provided evidence that the original freeway event was reproduced or that its cause was conclusively established. Irvine BMW initially represented that material covering the display was an aftermarket screen protector and stated that BMW Technical required its removal because it could interfere with the DMS camera. On 07/27/2026, the General Manager apologized and confirmed that the material was actually original BMW transportation protection film. The dealership also proposed reducing ESA sensitivity as an alternative. I remain concerned that the combination of loss of braking/brake power, loss of vehicle power/functionality, and the reported ESA/DMS behavior may represent a serious safety defect or malfunction affecting braking, vehicle control, or driver-monitoring systems. I kindly request that NHTSA review this reported safety event, including ESA, DMS, related vehicle-control systems, and the interaction with the display/driver-monitoring system, and determine whether further investigation is warranted. I can provide dealership records, BMW App data, communications, and diagnostic documents.

#11756589CrashAug 12, 2026

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

On [XXX], my 2026 BMW X5 (VIN [XXX], 22,314 mi) was damaged during an automated reverse parking maneuver by BMW Parking Assistant, with automatic emergency braking enabled. Three failures occurred. I have used Parking Assistant nightly for ~6 months to back into my home garage: ~180 identical maneuvers, zero prior incidents or warnings. Nothing about the garage or environment changed. Failure 1: The system calculated and executed a trajectory that steered the vehicle into the garage structure. First contact was at the driver side rear fender flare. Failure 2: No graduated proximity warnings sounded during the approach. The first and only sensor alert occurred simultaneously with impact. The alert at contact proves the sensors were functional, yet no advance warning was given. Failure 3: After contact was detected and the alert sounded, the vehicle kept moving. Automatic braking did not stop it. The scrape traveled forward along the entire driver side door and sheared off the driver side mirror before the vehicle stopped. At parking speed, stopping distance is inches; the continuous scrape from fender flare to mirror is physical evidence of sustained post-contact travel. The system requested driver intervention only after impact. I was actively supervising. The window from failure onset to impact was under one second, below human reaction time. No supervising driver could have intervened. Damage: driver side rear fender flare, door, and mirror. No injuries. No software changes have been made since the incident. A formal case and engineering investigation have been requested from BMW of North America, including written preservation of EDR, parking maneuver logs, sensor data, brake commands, and telematics. Servicing dealer: Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, CA. I believe this indicates a software defect in path planning, sensor logic, or post-contact braking that may affect other vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

#11756521Aug 12, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2026 BMW X5. The contact stated that after several days of not driving the vehicle, the messages "Starter Battery Low," "Starter Battery Severely Discharged”, and “You can Still Drive - However Power-Consuming Functions Disabled to Preserve the Battery," were displayed on the BMW App. The contact stated that the battery was severely drained after being fully recharged. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle was pulled over the shoulder of the road, where the vehicle remained until a local independent mechanic arrived on scene to attempt to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it remained for further investigation. The vehicle was previously repaired at the same local dealer for internal BMW Technical Campaign: B12032626E-A01; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was repaired for Sensing and Module Electronics (SME) and Battery Management Electronics (BME) units. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 644.

No injuries · No fire · No crash