repaired · 2026 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
NewRisk. An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2026 BMW X5 Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-556 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Windshield: critical fasteners
Risk. Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other X5 Plug-in Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X5 Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.