Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

26V064000

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLCReported2026-02-04Affected202 vehicles

What was wrong

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."

Risk

A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

3 entries
  • BMW

    • 228I Gran Coupe2026
    • 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe2026
    • M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe2026