recall information
Recall number
REC-006556
Campaign number
0061510900
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
520i, 540d xDr, 740i, i5 eDrive, i5 M60 x, i7 M70 x, i7 xDrive & M5
Year range
2022 - 2025
Affected units
1,032
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement. This may cause an internal short circuit, which could lead the sensor to overheat. This could pose a risk of smoke entering the cabin or a vehicle fire while driving.
What are the hazards?
Cabin smoke or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to have the rectification carried out, free of charge.
Note: Owners/operators should NOT use the following remote functions until the repair has been completed: Climate control, departure plan, pre-cooling, pre-heating, Remote Engine Start (if available in the market).
Note: Owners/operators should NOT use the following remote functions until the repair has been completed: Climate control, departure plan, pre-cooling, pre-heating, Remote Engine Start (if available in the market).
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
