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BMW X7 rear reflectors do not reflect enough light

NHTSA campaign 20V052000 · Reported 2020-01-30 · BMW of North America, LLC

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An inadequate amount of reflected light will decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The two reflectors on the back of some 2020 BMW X7 SUVs do not bounce back enough light. Those reflectors are what make the rear of your vehicle show up when another car's headlights shine on it, which matters most at night or when you are stopped or moving slowly. Because they are too dim, other drivers may not spot your vehicle as early as they should. Dealers will replace both rear reflectors at no charge.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check whether your X7 is included.
2. Contact your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to book the replacement.
3. Have both rear reflectors replaced — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.