BMW X4 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V831000

Make Model Year
BMW X4 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-17 2021-10-22 2021-10-25

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2577

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.