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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 26V096📅 Feb 19, 2026

2024–2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 & 2023–2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60 + 7 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V096000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
58,713
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 16, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V096 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V096?

2024–2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 & 2023–2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60 + 7 more. 58,713 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.