CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. 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
Certain 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6 and X7 vehicles may have headlamps that allow a blue light to illuminate. Blue light does not meet federal lighting requirements, and these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of an approaching vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the headlamps and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 20202021 |
| BMW X7 | 20202021 |