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2018-2019 BMW X1 recall: tail lights

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 30, 2019. It covers about 5,920 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,920
reported
Jan 30, 2019
owners notified
Mar 28, 2019
related complaints
1

Exterior lighting: tail lights

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
Risk
If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 19V074000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

2018 BMW X12019 BMW X1

Questions about recall 19V074000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 BMW X1 tail lights?

Yes. Recall 19V074000, reported on January 30, 2019, covers about 5,920 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V074000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. 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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