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BMW of North America, LLC: Exterior Lighting (2026 BMW 228I GRAN COUPE, 2026 BMW 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE, 2026 BMW M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-02-04

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Company / brand
BMW of North America, LLC
Product
2026 BMW 228I GRAN COUPE; 2026 BMW 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE; 2026 BMW M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE
Reason / hazard
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 202
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."
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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