BMW X1 (2019) recall — Exterior Lighting
BMW is recalling certain 2018-2019 X1 models due to taillight attachment brackets that may crack, causing lights to loosen or detach and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact BMW for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1 models where taillight brackets might crack, causing lights to loosen or detach. This could lead to reduced visibility for following traffic or create a road hazard that increases crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223559-bmw-x1-2019-recall-taillight-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223559-bmw-x1-2019-recall-taillight-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V074000
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“BMW X1 (2019) Recall: Taillight Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223559-bmw-x1-2019-recall-taillight-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V074000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V074000).
Why it’s dangerous
Contaminated hardware in the taillight attachment brackets can cause the brackets to crack. This may lead to taillights loosening or detaching from the vehicle, reducing visibility for following traffic and creating a road hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential taillight detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i models. The recall began March 28, 2019, and BMW will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free repair for the taillight brackets.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Contaminated hardware in the taillight attachment brackets can cause the brackets to crack, leading to taillights loosening or detaching from the vehicle.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i or X1 xDrive28i model.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free repair for the taillight brackets.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V074000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V074000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V074000 (January 30, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.