# BMW of North America, LLC: Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108 (26V064000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V064000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 202 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 202 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V064000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.