Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear reflex reflectors help make it visible to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions. These reflectors might not be working as intended in your 2013 5-Series model.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reflectors don't work properly, you could be less visible to other drivers, making it more likely that another vehicle could collide with yours.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty rear reflex reflectors with new ones at no cost to you. Just wait for the notification and schedule the repair.
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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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Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →