Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
BMW of North America, LLC
Which vehicles may be affected?
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."
Potentially affected: 202
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What NHTSA says
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Consequence
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V064000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V064000
Report date: February 4, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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