BMW of North America has recognized a defect affecting sure 2026 mannequin yr X5 and X7 autos constructed at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg between August 5 and August 20, 2025. In keeping with paperwork filed with U.S. regulators, a complete of 1,406 autos are doubtlessly affected. The issue facilities round a windshield that won’t have been sealed accurately. If water enters by the suitable A-pillar, it may possibly journey downward into the cabin and are available into contact with delicate electrical parts.
Whereas preliminary signs could solely embody door or headlight malfunctions, the larger concern is that extended moisture publicity may result in a brief circuit. In uncommon circumstances, BMW warns this may increasingly set off a thermal occasion, even when the ignition is switched off.
Which Fashions Are Affected
Of the 1,406 autos recognized:
- 1,073 are X5 fashions (each inside combustion and plug-in hybrid variants)
- 333 are X7 fashions, supplied completely with mild-hybrid gasoline engines.
The plug-in hybrid choice is barely accessible on the X5however BMW stresses that the usual six-cylinder and V8 variations of each SUVs could possibly be impacted.
BMW’s Response And Repair
BMW has instructed U.S. sellers to examine the windshield seals of affected autos and rework them if needed. If any electrical parts present indicators of water harm, they are going to be changed freed from cost. House owners and lessees are anticipated to be notified by mail starting October 17, 2025. Within the meantime, prospects can use their 17-character VIN on BMW’s client web site to verify if their car is included. Since each the X5 and X7 are inbuilt Spartanburg, South Carolina, their VINs will start with the quantity “5.”
What House owners Ought to Do
Till official notifications are despatched, involved X5 and X7 homeowners can run a VIN verify on-line to substantiate whether or not their car is affected. As soon as sellers are prepared, the inspection and any needed repairs might be carried out for gratis. BMW has not reported any accidents or accidents associated to the defect, however the automaker is taking the difficulty critically because of the potential fireplace danger.
