Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on February 4, 2026; 3 model-year listings affected.
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 26V064000 · reported February 4, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 202 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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."
- The risk
- A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.