NHTSA Recall 26V096000

Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2026-02-19. An estimated 58,713 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

Risk

A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

What the manufacturer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.

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Vehicles covered by this recall