2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe recall: Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
202 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
275 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 30, 2026 2021-2024 BMW 330I, 2021-2024 BMW 430I, 2021-2024 BMW 530I and 5 more models recall: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
- Dec. 23, 2025 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recall: Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable
- Dec. 17, 2025 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I and 4 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2025 2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement (agency record)
- Dec. 4, 2025 2026 BMW X5, 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, 2026 BMW X6 and 1 more model recall: Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW 228I Gran Coupe 2026
- BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe 2026
- BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V064000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 202 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record