BMW X6 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V528000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X6 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-01 |
Production Dates: 2020-07-25 - 2020-08-03
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 307
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
