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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 BMW M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPEPart: 5A361A1, 5A361A2, 7888913, 78889142026 BMW 228I GRAN COUPE2026 BMW 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPEVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 BMW M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE
- Brand or manufacturer
- BMW
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V064000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety