NHTSAGeneral Alert
BMW of North America, LLC - Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
Published: February 4, 2026Recall ID: 26V064000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V064000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V064000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 202 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |