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The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.","consequence":"An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V556000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2025-08-27","owner_notified":"2025-12-03","units":1406,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. 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