BMW has issued a recall overlaying 58,713 automobiles in the US, citing a possible fireplace hazard tied to {the electrical} wiring harness linked to the air-conditioning system. The Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) has assigned the recall marketing campaign quantity 26V-096, and it spans a variety of current BMW fashions throughout the 5 Sequence, 7 Sequence, and M lineups:
- 2023–2025 i7 xDrive60
- 2024–2025 750e xDrive, i5 M60 xDrive, and i7 eDrive50
- 2024–2026 i5 eDrive40
- 2025–2026 550e xDrive, i5 xDrive40, and M5
- 2025 M5 Touring
The foundation trigger is a packaging challenge quite than a producing defect per se — the AC wiring harness sits ready the place it may be by accident broken throughout a routine cabin air filter alternative. If the harness sustains harm and short-circuits, the chance of a car fireplace will increase. BMW estimates that fewer than 1% of the recalled items are literally affected, and as of February 19, no crashes or accidents associated to this challenge have been reported.
BMW says the repair is simple. Sellers will examine the wiring harness and change it if wanted, then set up a retaining strap or bracket to forestall the harness from being compromised sooner or later. The restore is roofed solely without charge to homeowners.
BMW plans to mail proprietor notification letters on April 13. Beginning that very same day, homeowners can verify their VIN on the NHTSA website to verify whether or not their car is included. Anybody with rapid questions can attain BMW customer support at 1-800-525-7417 or contact NHTSA’s car security hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
