Vehicle recall 10V025000 · January 28, 2010
BMW X5 and X6
In the upper right area of the windshield, bonding may be insufficient over a length of approximately 50CM.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 X5 and X6 sport activity vehicles manufactured between December 14, 2009 and December 16, 2009. In the upper right area of the windshield, bonding may be insufficient over a length of approximately 50CM.
- Consequence
- In the case of a rollover, the stability of the roof could be affected increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners and authorized dealers will remove the windshield and then reinstall with the proper bonding free of charge. The safety recall began on March 30, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2010
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 30, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 210
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicles covered
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