Electrical system: wiringRecall 26V-096 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V-096 covers 58,713 BMW vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 18, 2024 to April 9, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.