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BMW electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

NHTSA campaign 26V-096 · Reported February 19, 2026 · 58,713 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 550e, 750e, M5, i5 and i7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
58,713
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.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

WHY IT MATTERS

A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they 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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-096.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025–2026BMW 550e
2024–2025BMW 750e
2025–2026BMW M5
2024–2026BMW i5
2023–2025BMW i7

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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