Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side marker lights on your BMW are the small lights on the front of the vehicle that help make it visible to other drivers at night. In certain 2012-2015 models, the software controlling these lights might not turn them on when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker lights don't turn on, your vehicle might be harder to see at night, which could increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer to fix the issue, and you won't be charged for the repair. You'll be notified by BMW when the update is ready, and you should schedule the service as soon as possible.
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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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