BMW X5 — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-09-03

BMW X5 windshield urethane seal gap at A-pillar may cause water ingress

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-03
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	X5
Units affected	6
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.
Recall number	R/2025/360
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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