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Automotive · European Union · 2026-03-27

Origin: Germany

BMW passenger car cockpit cable harness may be damaged during microfilter replacement, causing short circuit and smoke

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-27
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Bmw
Models affected	5 series, 7 series, i5, i7, M5
Defect	The cockpit cable harness may be damaged when the microfilter is replaced. This can lead to a short circuit, with smoke build-up resulting in fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00898/26
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.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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