BMW X5 and X7 windshield leak can 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.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V820000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Visibility:windshield |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain X5 and X7 models. The windshield may not have been bonded to the vehicle properly. A poor bond can let water get into the vehicle and reach electrical parts, which can cause a short circuit. Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and, if necessary, take the windshield out and reinstall it with a new seal, free of charge. BMW mailed owner notification letters on December 30, 2022.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V820000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Windshield Leaks and Unintended Window or Sunroof Closing · all 3 BMW recalls in this area
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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.