Recall 26V096000: BMW of North America, LLC, electrical system:wiring
Reported 2026-02-19 · vehicle recall · 58,713 units
Problem
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning systemâs 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 550E XDRIVE | 2025 |
| BMW | 550E XDRIVE | 2026 |
| BMW | 750E XDRIVE | 2024 |
| BMW | 750E XDRIVE | 2025 |
| BMW | I5 EDRIVE40 | 2024 |
| BMW | I5 EDRIVE40 | 2025 |
| BMW | I5 EDRIVE40 | 2026 |
| BMW | I5 M60 XDRIVE | 2024 |
| BMW | I5 M60 XDRIVE | 2025 |
| BMW | I5 XDRIVE40 | 2025 |
| BMW | I5 XDRIVE40 | 2026 |
| BMW | I7 EDRIVE50 | 2024 |
| BMW | I7 EDRIVE50 | 2025 |
| BMW | I7 XDRIVE60 | 2023 |
| BMW | I7 XDRIVE60 | 2024 |
| BMW | I7 XDRIVE60 | 2025 |
| BMW | M5 | 2025 |
| BMW | M5 | 2026 |
| BMW | M5 SPORTSWAGON | 2025 |
| Manufacturer campaign | — |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-04-16 |
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