NHTSA Recall 26V731000

Affects 2026 BMW I5 XDRIVE40, 2027 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive, 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2026 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive, 2027 BMW I5 XDRIVE40, 2027 BMW I7 XDRIVE60, 2027 BMW I7 XDRIVE50. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Nov 13, 2026 — NHTSA.

Management Software

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

What's wrong:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2027 i7 50xDrive, i7 60xDrive, 2026-2027 i5 xDrive40, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The high voltage battery charging software may be incorrect.
Risk:
Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
Dealers will update the high voltage battery charging software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V731000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Nov 4, 2026.

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