BMW Recalls Over 58,000 Vehicles for Air Conditioning Wiring Fire Risk

What Happened

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) has issued a recall for several vehicle models due to a defect in the electrical system. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during the replacement of the cabin air filter. A damaged wiring harness can lead to a short-circuit, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 58,713 units. The following models and year ranges are included:

• 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon
• 2025-2026 BMW M5
• 2024-2025 BMW 750e xDrive
• 2025-2026 BMW 550e xDrive
• 2023-2025 BMW i7 (including eDrive50 and xDrive60)
• 2023-2025 BMW 7 Series
• 2024-2026 BMW i5 (including eDrive40, xDrive40, and M60 xDrive)
• 2024-2026 BMW 5 Series

What You Should Do

BMW will notify owners by mail, with letters expected to be sent out by April 13, 2026. Authorized dealers will inspect the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and replace it if necessary. Additionally, technicians will add a retaining strap or bracket to the harness to prevent future damage. These services will be performed free of charge.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected vehicles will be searchable on the NHTSA website starting April 13, 2026.

Why This Matters

This recall is critical because a short-circuit in the electrical wiring harness creates a direct fire hazard, which poses a serious safety risk to vehicle occupants and property.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V096000.