Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V431000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-06-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V431000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-21
Owners notified
2018-08-20

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear turn signals on the outboard side panel will illuminate red, while the inboard turn signals simultaneously illuminate amber. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Turn signals that flash multiple colors may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear turn signal lights, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
BMW X32018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.