BMW X4: Exterior lighting

Date

Oct. 22, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X4 (2022)

Component

Exterior Lighting

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. 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

2577

What can happen

The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 17, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Rear License Plate Bracket · Rear License Plate Bracket · 9448724 / 9853320

Recall number

21V831000

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.