2020-2021 BMW X5, BMW X6 and others recall: headlights
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 1, 2020. It covers about 307 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 307
- reported
- Sep 1, 2020
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2020
- related complaints
- 8
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. 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
- Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V528000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about lights problems.
2020 BMW X52021 BMW X52020 BMW X62021 BMW X62020 BMW X72021 BMW X7
Questions about recall 20V528000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 BMW X5, BMW X6 and others headlights?
Yes. Recall 20V528000, reported on September 1, 2020, covers about 307 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V528000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. 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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