BMW X7 Rear Reflectors Don't Reflect Enough Light
medium How serious is it? About this label
This is a visibility issue that raises the chance other drivers won't see your BMW in time, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V052000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles because the rear reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light. Reflectors are covered by a federal safety standard for lamps and reflective equipment, and these vehicles do not meet that standard. Because the reflectors aren't reflecting enough light, your vehicle may be harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the free repair, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Dealers will replace both rear reflex reflectors at no cost to you.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V052000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Safety risk
- An inadequate amount of reflected light will decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.