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2013 BMW 5 Series EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #15V188000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rear reflex reflectors on your BMW are the small panels that help make your car visible to other drivers when you're driving at night. In some 2013 models, these reflectors might not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reflectors don't work as they should, your car might be harder to see at night, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty reflectors with new ones, and this repair will be done at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2013 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2013 BMW 5 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 5 Series? (Campaign #15V188000)

The rear reflex reflectors on your BMW are the small panels that help make your car visible to other drivers when you're driving at night. In some 2013 models, these reflectors might not be working properly. If the reflectors don't work as they should, your car might be harder to see at night, which could lead to a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty reflectors with new ones, and this repair will be done at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the fix.