2026 BMW X4 Windshield Fastener Recall (25V671)

Recall 25V671 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 BMW X4 in recall 25V671?

The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X4 and X6 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 X4 with recall 25V671?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Water inside electrical components can cause a loss of headlights or door closing functions, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Water inside electrical components can cause a loss of headlights or door closing functions, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your X4 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V671?

Recall 25V671 covers 3 vehicles: 2026 BMW X4; 2026 BMW X6.

NHTSA lists 3 vehicles in this campaign, built July 15, 2025 to July 15, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the X4 windshield fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect, reseal the windshield, and replace the vehicle control unit and wiring, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect, reseal the windshield, and replace the vehicle control unit and wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 25V671 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 25V671 to NHTSA on October 8, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 21, 2025.

This recall was filed 11 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your X4 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my X4 is part of recall 25V671?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V671 is open on your X4, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 X4 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should X4 owners do about recall 25V671?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V671000 applies to your X4.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are X4 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 25V671 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 BMW X6: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 BMW X4: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 25V671 make my X4 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 25V671000 does not automatically make your X4 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the X4 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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