Recall 26V096000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V096000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 58,713 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed April 13, 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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V143000 | Mar 12, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | ROLLS-ROYCE | 102 |
| 26V115000 | Feb 26, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW | 1 |
| 26V064000 | Feb 4, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW | 202 |
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | BMW, TOYOTA | 87,394 |
| 25V906000 | Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES | BMW | 1 |
| 25V871000 | Dec 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD | BMW | 851 |
| 25V857000 | Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | BMW | 36,922 |
| 25V837000 | Dec 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | BMW | 25 |
| 25V748000 | Oct 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | BMW | 5,361 |
| 25V717000 | Oct 21, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | BMW, MINI | 1,024 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.