Vehicle recall 26V064000 · February 4, 2026
BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe and 1 more model
These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. 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."
- Consequence
- A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V064000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2026
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 2, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 202
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 228I Gran Coupe (2026): 2026
- BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe (2026): 2026
- BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe (2026): 2026
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.