2013-2014 BMW 525d Xdrive, BMW 528I and others recall: exterior lighting
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 31, 2015. It covers about 13,443 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,443
- reported
- Mar 31, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 27, 2017
- related complaints
- 25
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 15V188000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 15V188000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 BMW 525d Xdrive, BMW 528I and others exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 15V188000, reported on March 31, 2015, covers about 13,443 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V188000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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