BMW Recalls Multiple Models for Air Conditioning Wiring Fire Risk
BMW is recalling specific 2023-2026 models because the air conditioning wiring harness may be damaged during filter replacement, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage potential.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 BMW vehicles, including the M5, M5 Sportswagon, 550e xDrive, 750e xDrive, i5, i7, and 7 Series. The recall involves 58,713 vehicles where 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 short-circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap or bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW I7 EDRIVE50, I7 XDRIVE60, I5 EDRIVE40, I5 XDRIVE40
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Electrical System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 58,713
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (9)
- I7 EDRIVE50
- I7 XDRIVE60
- I5 EDRIVE40
- I5 XDRIVE40
- 550E XDRIVE
- 750E XDRIVE
- I5 M60 XDRIVE
- M5 SPORTSWAGON
- M5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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