BMW X5, X6, X7: Headlights

Date

Sept. 1, 2020

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2020, 2021); BMW X6 (2020, 2021); BMW X7 (2020, 2021)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

307

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Oct. 30, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Headlamp Lens · Headlamp Lens - Production · [X5 & X6 (Left/Right – 9481-793/794); X7 (Left/Right – 9481-805/806)]; Headlamp Lens · Headlamp Lens - Spare · [X5 & X6 (Left/Right – 7933-343/344); X7 (Left/Right – 9852-959/960)]

Recall number

20V528000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.