BMW — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-03-06
BMW A/C wiring harness may become damaged
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-03-06 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | 520i, 540d xDr, 740i, i5 eDrive, i5 M60 x, i7 M70 x, i7 xDrive & M5 |
| Model year | 2022 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 1032 |
| Defect | The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement. This may cause an internal short circuit, which could lead the sensor to overheat. This could pose a risk of smoke entering the cabin or a vehicle fire while driving. Cabin smoke or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to have the rectification carried out, free of charge._x000D_ Note: Owners/operators should NOT use the following remote functions until the repair has been completed: Climate control, departure plan, pre-cooling, pre-heating, Remote Engine Start (if available in the market). |
| Recall number | REC-006556 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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