United StatesCertain BMW vehicles — 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 certain 5 Series — are affected; owners can check VINs on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026. The air conditioning electrical wiring harness may be damaged during cabin air filter replacement and can short-circuit, increasing fire risk; dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the harness and add a retaining strap/bracket free of charge (owner letters mailed April 16, 2026; BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417).
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V096000
The hazard
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
The official notice
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