BMW X5 Recall R/2025/360: Check Windscreen Bonding Reworking If Necessary, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW 0051290600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 8 August 2025 and 11 August 2025. There is concern that a gap in the windshield urethane seal at the right A-pillar was created. The dealer will check bonding of windshield and for water contamination if necessary reseal windscreen and and inspect electrical components replacing if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is concern that a gap in the windshield urethane seal at the right A-pillar was created. Due to the gap water can ingress with possible water contamination of the glove box and carpet area including the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) and power distribution box.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary Defect: For affected vehicles there is concern that a gap in the windshield urethane seal at the right A-pillar was created. Due to the gap water can ingress with possible water contamination of the glove box and carpet area including the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) and power distribution box. Remedy: Check bonding of windshield and for water contamination if necessary reseal windscreen and and inspect electrical components replacing if required.
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The Risk
The notice doesn’t describe a separate risk beyond the defect above. Book the repair even if the car seems fine.
The Fix
The dealer will check bonding of windshield and for water contamination if necessary reseal windscreen and and inspect electrical components replacing if required.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 8 August 2025 and 11 August 2025 may be included. BMW estimates 6 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code BMW 0051290600 or the DVSA reference R/2025/360. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| X5Replace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/406 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series Hatch 3DR, 1 Series Hatch 5DR, 2 Series and 17 moreCheck driver’s airbag for conversion takata SDI & PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2024/403 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2025/274 on 23 Jul 2025, for replacing the cell module of the High-Voltage battery. The one launched after it was R/2025/279 on 4 Sep 2025, for replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row). You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/360, launched 3 September 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.