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BMW i5 and i7 vehicles recalled for battery charging software shock risk

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2027 i7 50xDrive and 60xDrive and 2026-2027 i5 xDrive40, eDrive40, and M60 vehicles. The high voltage battery charging software may be incorrect. Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All BMW of North America, LLC recalls

What to do

  1. Watch for the owner notification letter, expected to be mailed December 25, 2026.
  2. Take your vehicle to a BMW dealer, which will update the high voltage battery charging software free of charge.
  3. Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions.
  4. Starting December 25, 2026, search your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether your vehicle is included.
Call · 800-525-7417Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Products
2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 · 2026 BMW I5 M60 XDRIVE · 2026 BMW I5 XDRIVE40 · 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 · 2027 BMW I5 M60 XDRIVE · 2027 BMW I5 XDRIVE40 · 2027 BMW I7 XDRIVE50 · 2027 BMW I7 XDRIVE60

Details

Units affected
286
Recall number
26V731000

In the NHTSA's words

Description
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. Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Hazard
Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

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