Bmw recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 525D Xdrive 2014
- Bmw 528I 2013–2014
- Bmw 528Xi 2013–2014
- Bmw 535I 2013–2014
- Bmw 535Xi 2013–2014
- Bmw 550I 2013–2014
- Bmw 550Xi 2013–2014
- Bmw Active Hybrid 5 2013
- Bmw M5 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V188000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 27, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13,443
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 11, 2024
- Bmw recall: Power train Feb 2, 2017
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw recall: Air bags Nov 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Child seat Oct 30, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.