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Automotive · South Korea · 2026-02-04

BMW i5, i7, iX electric vehicles: BCP control unit software design error

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-04
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW i5 eDrive40, BMW i5 M60 xDrive, BMW i5 xDrive40, BMW i7 eDrive50, BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW i7 xDrive60, BMW iX M60, BMW iX xDrive40, BMW iX xDrive50, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW iX2 eDrive20, MINI Countryman E, MINI Countryman SE ALL4
Units affected	9914
Defect	Due to a software design error in the BCP control unit (electric air conditioning compressor control device), the electric air conditioning compressor may be incorrectly controlled under certain operating conditions, leading to a malfunction. In very rare cases, this may cause the high-voltage system to shut down while the vehicle is stopped or driving, potentially causing the vehicle to gradually stop if it is in motion. This is a recall due to this confirmed possibility. (Drivers may notice the malfunction through abnormal air conditioning compressor operating noise or air conditioning malf…
Component	Electrical System, Other
Remedy	Update with software that has improved the error. If an air conditioning malfunction has occurred due to the cause of this issue, replace the air conditioning related components. (If version 03/2025.71 or higher is already installed, no further update is required.)
Recall number	K6050
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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