NHTSA recall,
BMW M5 Sportswagon (2025), M5 (2025-2026), 750e xDrive (2024-2025), and 4 more
The air conditioning wiring harness in certain BMW vehicles can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
BMW of North America, LLC 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, and a damaged harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall was reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2026, and affects 58,713 vehicles nationwide.
The issue was identified in the air conditioning system's electrical wiring harness. Dealers will inspect and replace the harness and add a retaining strap/bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 13, 2026.
- 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.
- You may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your BMW affected?
9 models
These models and years may be affected.
- 550E Xdrive, model years
- 750E Xdrive, model years
- I5 EDRIVE40, model years
- I5 M60 Xdrive, model years
- I5 XDRIVE40, model years
- I7 EDRIVE50, model years
- I7 XDRIVE60, model years
- M5, model years
- M5 Sportswagon, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V096000
- Vehicles affected
- 58,713
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-525-7417
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
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