BMW rear license plate may not be illuminated properly.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the exterior lighting. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-831.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2022 | BMW X4 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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