CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. 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
- The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear license plate on certain vehicles may not be illuminated properly. The license plate lamp cutouts are incorrectly positioned, so the plate may not meet federal lighting requirements. This could confuse other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. An authorized BMW dealer will modify the rear license plate bracket at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X4 | 2022 |
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