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German Regulator Orders Recall of About 337,000 BMWs Over Fire Risk

The KBA cites a dashboard‑wiring installation fault that can be damaged during cabin‑filter service, prompting dealer inspections.

Overview

  • The recall notice identifies roughly 337,000 vehicles worldwide as potentially affected, including 29,000 in Germany.
  • Five luxury models—the 5, i5, 7, i7 and M5—built between June 9, 2022 and December 5, 2025 are within scope.
  • The defect could cause a short circuit with smoke and possible fire if the wiring harness is harmed during cabin‑filter replacement.
  • BMW confirmed the German count but said it could not verify the global total at this time.
  • No incidents are known so far, and the action follows another fire‑risk recall announced in mid‑February as well as a 1.5‑million‑vehicle brake recall in late 2024.