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Showing safety data for the 2026 model year only.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
on 3 occasions the corner of the tailgate, while closing, struck the top of my head and did not retract. Very painful. The force was adequate to cause serious injury. I'm a physician. if I had been taking anticoagulant therapy (blood thinners) the impact was enough to potentially cause a bleed inside the brain. After the even I reproduced the even, allowing the corner of the gate to close on a flat bathroom scale. again it did not stop and forced the scale out of my hands, recording 30 pounds. did not retract. Took to the dealer and they said everything function normally. at the center of the gate, it retracted. however providing resistance at the corner, the gate didn't stop until considerable resistance was applied. It just seems with the sensitivity at this level an individual, particularly an elderly "little old lady" could sustain a very significant injury. I suspect there is a sensitivity adjustment in the control software on the spindle motor that raises and lowers the gate. If all X5 gates do this, IMO, it is a design flaw. Just tested it again. at least 10 - 15 lbs of resistance was needed to stop the gate
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An alert came on the screen suddenly when I tried to start the vehicle on oct 5 2026 saying there was a drivetrain malfunction it was unable to start and that there was possible high voltage and it needed service immediately. It required tow to bmw service center and as of Oct 6 2026 they say it requires a software update that does not yet exist.
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This is a brand new vehicle with fewer than 4000 miles on the odometer. The Panoramic Sunroof shattered without any foreign object or projectile being the cause of the explosive nature of the damage. No other marks anywhere on the car. It is clear that from the remaining broken glass left behind in the frame the panoramic roof was pushed up and not struck from above.
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The contact owns a 2026 BMW X5. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unexpectedly moved forward. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure was reproduced. The dealer acknowledged failure and provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The dealer was awaiting guidance from an engineer regarding the failure and the repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and email. The approximate failure mileage was 4,800.
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Vehicle: 2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e (VIN: [your VIN], mileage at delivery: [X]) Shortly after taking delivery on [date] from Ferman BMW in Tampa, FL, I experienced an issue with the hybrid/EV operation: [describe exactly what happens — e.g., hybrid system warning light, loss of electric drive, unexpected behavior — be specific and factual]. I reported it immediately to the dealer and to BMW Customer Relations (case #[9344973]). The issue has not been resolved. I am concerned about [safety angle — e.g., sudden loss of propulsion power while driving]. BMW has not offered a repair or replacement vehicle — only a standard trade-in that would cost me approximately $18,000, which I declined.
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