2024-2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2023-2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60, 2025-2026 BMW 550E Xdrive and 6 more models recall: A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 19, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
58,713 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2023-2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60, 2025-2026 BMW 550E Xdrive, 2024-2025 BMW 750E Xdrive, 2024-2025 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive, 2025-2026 BMW I5 XDRIVE40 and 3 more models.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
276 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 4, 2026 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe recall: Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
- Jan. 30, 2026 2021-2024 BMW 330I, 2021-2024 BMW 430I, 2021-2024 BMW 530I and 5 more models recall: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
- Dec. 23, 2025 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recall: Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable
- Dec. 17, 2025 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I and 4 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2025 2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- 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
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V096000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 19, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 58,713 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record