BMW recalls 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe over faulty rear lights
The rear lights on these cars may not work properly, so the taillights, brake lights or rear turn signals could fail to work as they should, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear lights free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW M235i Xdrive Gran Coupe, 228i Gran Coupe, 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe 2026
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 202 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 2, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V064000
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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