BMW 5 Series Saloon: Checking And Re-securing The Air-conditioning Wiring Harness

BMW 5 and 7 Series Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 10,832 vehicles from its 5 Series, 7 Series, M5, and related models because the air-conditioning wiring harness behind the dashboard is positioned too close to a screw connection on the microfilter housing cover. When technicians replace the microfilter during regular service, the wires can become damaged or trapped, potentially causing an electrical short circuit that could lead to smoke or fire in the instrument panel. BMW will inspect the wiring harness on affected vehicles, repair any damage, and secure it with a modified fixing to prevent future damage.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, BMW 5 SERIES TOURING, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON, BMW M5, BMW M5 Touring, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON - HIGH SECURITY. Units affected: 10,832

Reason

The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2026-03-17

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/130853f8-25a4-4329-9604-3fba3225758e