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2013 BMW 3 Series EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #15V520000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side marker lights on your vehicle are designed to help other drivers see your car at night. For some 2012-2015 BMW models, the software controlling these lights might be faulty, making them turn off when your parking or headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights aren't working, your vehicle might be harder to spot at night, increasing the risk of a crash, especially on roads with heavy traffic or when driving in areas with limited lighting.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software controlling your side marker lights to ensure they work correctly, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification when the service is ready, and you can schedule it at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Other BMW 3 Series 2013 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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2001 HONDA Civic
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2003 HONDA Civic
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2001 HONDA Accord
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2000 HONDA Civic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2013 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2013 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #15V520000)

The side marker lights on your vehicle are designed to help other drivers see your car at night. For some 2012-2015 BMW models, the software controlling these lights might be faulty, making them turn off when your parking or headlights are on. If your side marker lights aren't working, your vehicle might be harder to spot at night, increasing the risk of a crash, especially on roads with heavy traffic or when driving in areas with limited lighting. Your BMW dealer will update the software controlling your side marker lights to ensure they work correctly, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification when the service is ready, and you can schedule it at your convenience.