BMW I7 Edrive50 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 19, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2023–2026 BMW — 9 models

Recall number

26V096000

Brand / firm

BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 58,713 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.