BMW 228I GRAN COUPE (2026) recall — Exterior Lighting
BMW recalls 2026 228i Gran Coupe models with potentially non-functional rear lights, risking crashes. Owners must have lights replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe models because their rear lights may not work properly, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards and require free light replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342514-bmw-2026-228i-gran-coupe-faulty-rear-lights-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342514-bmw-2026-228i-gran-coupe-faulty-rear-lights-risk-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V064000
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“BMW 2026 228i Gran Coupe: Faulty Rear Lights Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342514-bmw-2026-228i-gran-coupe-faulty-rear-lights-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #26V064000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V064000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear lights may not function properly, meaning brake lights, turn signals, or taillights could fail during critical driving situations. This increases crash risk as the vehicle does not meet federal safety standards for lighting.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles are affected. Drivers using these models without functional rear lights face higher crash risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, or M235i xDrive Gran Coupe. The recall covers vehicles with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting March 27, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free rear light replacement at a dealer.
Get Lights Replaced
Dealers will replace the rear lights at no cost to fix the improper lighting function.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear lights may not function properly, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety standards for lighting.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, or M235i xDrive Gran Coupe with a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting March 27, 2026.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free rear light replacement at a dealer.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V064000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 26V064000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026. 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 #26V064000 (February 4, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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