NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
Published: February 19, 2026Recall ID: 26V096000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 26V096000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V096000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 58713 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |