2026-2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2026-2027 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive, 2026-2027 BMW I5 XDRIVE40 and 2 more models recall: Incorrect High Voltage Battery Charging Software
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 14, 2026.
- What's recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2027 i7 50xDrive, i7 60xDrive, 2026-2027 i5 xDrive40, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The high voltage battery charging software may be incorrect.
- The risk
Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
286 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2026-2027 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive, 2026-2027 BMW I5 XDRIVE40, 2027 BMW I7 XDRIVE50, 2027 BMW I7 XDRIVE60.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 16 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
3 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Feb. 19, 2026 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
- Oct. 2, 2024 2023-2024 BMW 740I, 2023-2024 BMW 760I Xdrive, 2023-2024 BMW I7 XDRIVE60 and 13 more models recall: Integrated Brake System Malfunction (agency record)
- Sept. 25, 2024 2024-2025 BMW 530I Xdrive, 2024-2025 BMW 540I Xdrive, 2024-2025 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 and 8 more models recall: Steering Spindle May Break (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the high voltage battery charging software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 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 December 25, 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 I5 EDRIVE40 2026-2027
- BMW I5 M60 Xdrive 2026-2027
- BMW I5 XDRIVE40 2026-2027
- BMW I7 XDRIVE50 2027
- BMW I7 XDRIVE60 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V731000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 286 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