BMW is recalling certain 2023 X5 models due to a potential fire risk from windshield seal short-circuits. Dealers will inspect and repair the seal for free.
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling some 2023 X5 vehicles because the windshield seal might not be properly bonded, which could let water contact electrical components and cause a short-circuit fire. This repair is free and can be done by dealers.
Water can enter the vehicle through the windshield seal if it's not properly bonded. This water might contact electrical components, causing a short-circuit that could lead to a fire.
Owners of 2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face a fire risk if water enters electrical components.
Check if your 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, or X7 xDrive40i model was mailed a notification letter in December 2022. The recall covers vehicles where the windshield seal wasn't properly bonded.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a repair at a dealer.
Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and reinstall it with a new seal if needed, free of charge.
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.
The windshield seal might not be properly bonded, allowing water to enter electrical components and cause a short-circuit fire.
No, but dealers will inspect and repair the seal for free if needed. You can keep using the vehicle safely after the fix.
Your 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, or X7 xDrive40i model was mailed a notification letter in December 2022.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V820000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 22V820000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
