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2026 BMW 5 Series recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 BMW 5 Series, filed between February 19, 2026 and February 19, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

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Part	Filed	Risk
Electrical system: wiring	February 19, 2026	Fire risk

Electrical system: wiringFire risk

Campaign 26V096000 · Filed February 19, 2026

Trims named in this campaign: 550e, M5

What is wrong. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

What could happen. 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.

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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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2026 BMW 5 Series may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized BMW dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, BMW may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or BMW customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the 5 Series

More: all BMW recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2026 BMW 5 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 BMW 5 Series have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 BMW 5 Series. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2026 BMW 5 Series free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized BMW dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2026 BMW 5 Series was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.