NHTSA Campaign 20V528000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Sep 1, 2020 · 307 vehicles affected
What's 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."
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 | 2020 | 307 |
| BMW | X5 | 2021 | 307 |
| BMW | X6 | 2020 | 307 |
| BMW | X6 | 2021 | 307 |
| BMW | X7 | 2020 | 307 |
| BMW | X7 | 2021 | 307 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V528000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.