NHTSA Campaign 26V064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Feb 4, 2026 · 202 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW 228I GRAN COUPE 2026 202
BMW 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE 2026 202
BMW M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE 2026 202

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V064000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.