BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 models due to headlamp blue light that could confuse oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles must have headlamps inspected and replaced free of charge.
Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling specific 2020-2021 X5 models because their headlamps may emit a blue light that could confuse oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should have their headlamps inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
The headlamps in these vehicles may emit a blue light that can confuse oncoming drivers. This blue light could potentially increase the risk of a crash by making it harder for drivers to see or recognize other vehicles.
Owners of 2020-2021 BMW X5 models with specific trim levels are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk when approaching other vehicles at night.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 BMW X5 with specific trim levels: sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i, or 2021 X5 xDrive45e.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a headlamp inspection and potential replacement.
Dealers will inspect your headlamps and replace them if necessary at no cost.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020-2021 X5 models with specific trim levels: sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i, and 2021 X5 xDrive45e.
The headlamps may emit a blue light that could confuse oncoming drivers and increase crash risk, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
BMW dealers will inspect and replace headlamps at no cost. Contact customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V528000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V528000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 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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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.
