CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning systemâs 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.
What this recall means for you
The air conditioning system's electrical wiring harness may become damaged when the cabin air filter is replaced. A damaged harness can short-circuit, which increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the air conditioning wiring harness and replace it if needed, and they will add a retaining strap or bracket to the harness where necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners were notified by letter starting April 16, 2026, and can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check whether your VIN is included in this recall by searching NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs become searchable beginning April 13, 2026.
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