BMW Recalls 337,000 Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risk Tied to Routine Filter Replacement

German luxurious automaker BMW has initiated a world recall of greater than 337,000 automobiles after authorities recognized a possible fireplace hazard stemming from an improper set up of the cockpit wiring harness — a defect that may be triggered throughout some of the routine workshop duties: changing a cabin air filter.

Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), confirmed the recall on its official web site, itemizing the motion underneath reference quantity 16187R. The affected automobiles embrace the BMW 5 Collection (G60 sedan and G61 Touring), the 7 Collection (G70), the totally electrical i5 and i7, and the high-performance M5 in each sedan and Touring configurations. All have been manufactured between June 9, 2022, and December 5, 2025.

Of the 337,374 automobiles affected globally, 29,441 are registered in Germany and fall straight underneath the KBA’s jurisdiction.

What Went Incorrect

In line with the KBA, the wiring harness contained in the cockpit was improperly routed throughout manufacturing. The issue turns into harmful not throughout regular driving, however when a technician makes an attempt to interchange the microfilter — an ordinary process usually carried out throughout routine servicing. The bodily act of accessing the filter can harm the cables, probably inflicting a brief circuit. If that happens, BMW warns, smoke or fireplace can’t be dominated out.

No Accidents Reported So Far

The KBA confirmed that no instances of property harm or private harm have been reported in reference to the defect up to now. BMW has stated it can contact affected prospects straight to rearrange inspections and any essential repairs.

The recall provides to a broader sample of fire-related security actions throughout the automotive business lately, as more and more advanced car architectures — notably in electrical and hybrid fashions — place higher calls for on wiring programs and thermal administration.