BMW X5 and X7 windshield leak may cause fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
The windshield on these BMW SUVs may not have been bonded to the body properly when the vehicle was built. A poor seal can let rainwater leak inside the vehicle, where it can reach electrical parts. Water on those parts can cause a short circuit, and a short circuit can start a fire. A dealer will inspect the windshield seal and, if needed, remove the windshield and reinstall it with a new seal, at no cost.
What you should do
1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is covered by recall 22V820000.
2. Contact your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule the windshield inspection.
3. Have the seal inspected and the windshield resealed if necessary — the repair is free.
2. Contact your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule the windshield inspection.
3. Have the seal inspected and the windshield resealed if necessary — the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW glass and sunroof recalls: leaks, windows closing on their own · all 3 BMW recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
- Safety risk
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.