CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear reflex reflectors on these 2013 BMW 5 Series and M5 vehicles may not reflect enough light. Because the reflectors are less effective, the vehicle may be harder for other drivers to see at night, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 525d xDrive | 2014 |
|---|---|
| BMW 528 XI | 20132014 |
| BMW 528i | 20132014 |
| BMW 535i | 20132014 |
| BMW 535xi | 20132014 |
| BMW 550i | 20132014 |
| BMW 550xi | 20132014 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 5 | 2013 |
| BMW M5 | 20132014 |