NHTSA recall 21V831000
Exterior Lighting · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2022 Bmw X4.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V831000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.