Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights
Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights|Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal

Date Announced

AUG 26, 2011

Vehicles Affected

241,000

NHTSA Campaign #

11V438000

Summary

BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325I, 325xi, 330I, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working.

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 15, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (14)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Interim Owner Notification letters mailed between 1 Dec 2011-5 Dec 2011.
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Safety Bulletin
• Other Recall Related Documents - more FAQs
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Superseded/Revised February 2012
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Other Recall Related Documents - FAQs