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BMW rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light.

NHTSA campaign 15V-188 · Reported March 31, 2015 · 13,443 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5 and M5
VEHICLES AFFECTED
13,443
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the exterior lighting. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

WHY IT MATTERS

The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-188.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013–2014BMW 528i
2013–2014BMW 528xi
2013–2014BMW 535i
2013–2014BMW 535xi
2013–2014BMW 550i
2013BMW ActiveHybrid 5
2013–2014BMW M5

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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