BMW Activehybrid 5 (2013) – 15V188000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 528I, 528I Xdrive, 535I, 535I Xdrive, 550I, 550I Xdrive, And Activehybrid 5 Vehicles. The Rear Reflex Reflectors May Not Reflect Enough Light. As Such, The Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

ActiVEHYBRID 5

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

15V188000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting

Effect Of Defect

The Vehicle May Be Less Visible To Other Vehicles, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Reflex Reflectors, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 28, 2017. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20130130

End Of Manufacture

20130628

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

13443

Date Owners Notified

20170727

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20150331

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

108