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BMW are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly.

NHTSA campaign 26V-064 · Reported February 4, 2026 · 202 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 228i and M235i
VEHICLES AFFECTED
202
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the rear lights, 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

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."

WHY IT MATTERS

A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the rear lights, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-064.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2026BMW 228i
2026BMW M235i

What changed

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

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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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