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NHTSA : 20V528000

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles6

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.