BMW M6 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
BMW recalls 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles with potentially loose third brake lights that could detach, causing crashes. Free repairs to secure lights and replace damaged units.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the third brake light 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 certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles because the third brake light might become loose and detach, which could cause crashes. This affects vehicles where the brake light could no longer properly light the road or become a hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224603-bmw-2018-m6-third-brake-light-may-detach-risking-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224603-bmw-2018-m6-third-brake-light-may-detach-risking-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V094000
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“BMW 2018 M6: Third Brake Light May Detach, Risking Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224603-bmw-2018-m6-third-brake-light-may-detach-risking-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V094000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V094000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the third brake light becomes loose, it might detach from the vehicle. This means it won't light the road for following traffic, or it could become a road hazard that increases crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the third brake light securely fastened are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014-2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe has a third brake light that appears loose or detached. The recall covers vehicles where this issue could occur.
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What to do — step by step
Check Third Brake Light
Inspect your vehicle's third brake light to see if it's loose or detached.
Contact BMW for Repair
If the light is loose or detached, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for free repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The third brake light may become loose and detach from the vehicle, which could cause crashes by not lighting the road or becoming a road hazard.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2014-2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe has a third brake light that appears loose or detached.
What should I do if my third brake light is damaged?
If the third brake light is damaged, BMW will replace it at no cost during the repair process.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V094000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V094000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. 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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Where this comes from
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 #20V094000 (February 19, 2020)
- 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.
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