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2013 BMW 7 Series EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #17V379000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The left rear taillight on your vehicle is a critical safety feature that helps other drivers see you when you're behind them. In some 2013-2015 BMW 7 series models, the replacement light might not be the correct one.
Risk if Unfixed
If you have the incorrect taillight, other drivers might not notice you when you're braking or turning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check your vehicle and swap out the incorrect taillight for the correct one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, so schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. 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
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 7 Series 2013 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other BMW 7 Series Years

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

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2003 HONDA Civic
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2001 HONDA Accord
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2013 BMW 7 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 7 Series? (Campaign #17V379000)

The left rear taillight on your vehicle is a critical safety feature that helps other drivers see you when you're behind them. In some 2013-2015 BMW 7 series models, the replacement light might not be the correct one. If you have the incorrect taillight, other drivers might not notice you when you're braking or turning, which could lead to a crash. Your BMW dealer will check your vehicle and swap out the incorrect taillight for the correct one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, so schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.