NHTSA Recall 26V096000: Electrical system: wiring
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58,713 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the BMW 550E Xdrive.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V096000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 19, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 16, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V096000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 550E Xdrive | 2025, 2026 |
| BMW 750E Xdrive | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW I5 EDRIVE40 | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| BMW I5 M60 Xdrive | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW I5 XDRIVE40 | 2025, 2026 |
| BMW I7 EDRIVE50 | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW I7 XDRIVE60 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW M5 | 2025, 2026 |
| BMW M5 Sportswagon | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.