BMW 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series And 3 More Recall R/2026/092: Checking And Re-securing The Air-conditioning Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 10,832
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061510900 0061520900
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 3 more vehicles built between 6 July 2022 and 9 April 2025. The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. The dealer will check the air-conditioning wiring harness repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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 may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness Defect: 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 may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will check the air-conditioning wiring harness repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 3 more built between 6 July 2022 and 9 April 2025 may be included. BMW estimates 10,832 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0061510900 0061520900 or the DVSA reference R/2026/092. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| 5 SeriesProgram control units (CoC documents) | Low | R/2026/075 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2026/054 on 2 Mar 2026, for replace the engine starter motor. The one launched after it was R/2026/215 on 3 Jun 2026, for replacing the convenience charging electronics. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/092, launched 17 March 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.