Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V064000

Exterior lighting

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-02-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V064000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
202
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-04
Owners notified
2026-04-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 228I Gran Coupe2026
BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe2026
BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe2026

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.