NHTSA recall 13V407000
Exterior Lighting · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Why it matters: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 BMW 528I
- 2008 BMW 535I
- 2008 BMW 550I
- 2008 BMW M5
- 2009 BMW 528I
- 2009 BMW 535I
- 2009 BMW 550I
- 2009 BMW M5
- 2010 BMW 528I
- 2010 BMW 535I
- 2010 BMW 550I
- 2010 BMW M5
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Bmw 528I, 2009 Bmw 528I, 2010 Bmw 528I, 2008 Bmw 535I, 2009 Bmw 535I, 2010 Bmw 535I, 2008 Bmw 550I, 2009 Bmw 550I, 2010 Bmw 550I, 2008 Bmw M5, 2009 Bmw M5, 2010 Bmw M5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V407000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.