Recall 26V064000: BMW of North America, LLC, exterior lighting
Reported 2026-02-04 · vehicle recall · 202 units
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Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."
Risk
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 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 March 27, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 228I GRAN COUPE | 2026 |
| BMW | 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE | 2026 |
| BMW | M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE | 2026 |
| Manufacturer campaign | — |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-04-02 |
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