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Recall 26V-096: 2025–2026 BMW 550e Xdrive, 2024–2025 BMW 750e Xdrive and 7 more

BMW of North America, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 19, 2026, covering about 58,713 vehicles.

NHTSA number
26V-096
Report date
Feb 19, 2026
Vehicles affected
58,713
Owners notified
Apr 16, 2026

The 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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number26V096000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 550e Xdrive2025, 2026All years
BMW 750e Xdrive2024, 2025All years
BMW I5 Edrive402024, 2025, 2026All years
BMW I5 M60 Xdrive2024, 2025All years
BMW I5 Xdrive402025, 2026All years
BMW I7 Edrive502024, 2025All years
BMW I7 Xdrive602023, 2024, 2025All years
BMW M52025, 2026All years
BMW M5 Sportswagon2025All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V-096?

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.

How is recall 26V-096 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.