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2023-2026 BMW 550e Xdrive, BMW 750e Xdrive and others recall: wiring

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 19, 2026. It covers about 58,713 vehicles.

vehicles affected
58,713
reported
Feb 19, 2026
owners notified
Apr 16, 2026
related complaints
2

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
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 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 beginning April 13, 2026.

Recall number 26V096000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.

2025 BMW 550e Xdrive2026 BMW 550e Xdrive2024 BMW 750e Xdrive2025 BMW 750e Xdrive2024 BMW I5 Edrive402025 BMW I5 Edrive402026 BMW I5 Edrive402024 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive2025 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive2025 BMW I5 Xdrive402026 BMW I5 Xdrive402024 BMW I7 Edrive50

Questions about recall 26V096000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2026 BMW 550e Xdrive, BMW 750e Xdrive and others wiring?

Yes. Recall 26V096000, reported on February 19, 2026, covers about 58,713 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V096000?

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 beginning April 13, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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