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

Exterior Lighting

Date Announced

MAR 31, 2015

Vehicles Affected

13,443

NHTSA Campaign #

15V188000

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. 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."

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (16)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - SI B63 07 17 Lights July 2017 Technical Service
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - September 2017
• Subject: Recall 15V-188: Replace Both Rear Reflectors UPDATE Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Sorry Not Affected-Correction Letter
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Miscellaneous Document
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - September 2017
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4