BMW recall 26V064000 - Exterior Lighting

NHTSA · February 4, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V064000 (Bmw), reported February 4, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 202.
• Component: Exterior Lighting.
• Details as of October 24, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 4, 2026

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Source ID

26V064000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 391 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 202 vehicles, it is larger than 39% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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."

Consequence

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

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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