NHTSA Recall 15V188000: Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,443 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the BMW 525D Xdrive.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V188000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | March 31, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.