NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 BMW 550E Xdrive and 8 more recall: A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
- Recall number
- 26V096000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 58713
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 550E Xdrive | 2025–2026 |
| BMW | 750E Xdrive | 2024–2025 |
| BMW | I5 EDRIVE40 | 2024–2026 |
| BMW | I5 M60 Xdrive | 2024–2025 |
| BMW | I5 XDRIVE40 | 2025–2026 |
| BMW | I7 EDRIVE50 | 2024–2025 |
| BMW | I7 XDRIVE60 | 2023–2025 |
| BMW | M5 | 2025–2026 |
| BMW | M5 Sportswagon | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
What should you 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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V096000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.