2025–2026 BMW 550E Xdrive, 2024–2025 BMW 750E Xdrive, 2024–2026 BMW i5 EDRIVE40 and 6 other models Recall: Electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become…
NHTSA campaign 26V096000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 19, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V096000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.