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NHTSA Recall 26V064000: Exterior lighting

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 202 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW 228I Gran Coupe.

202
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2026
owners notified (April 2)
NHTSA campaign26V064000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedFebruary 4, 2026
Owner notificationApril 2, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V064000

Make and modelModel years
BMW 228I Gran Coupe2026
BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe2026
BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe2026

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.