BMW X7 Front Parking Light May Stay Off
low How serious is it? About this label
This is a minor problem compared with most recalls, and the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but reduced visibility does add some crash risk at night.
What's wrong, in plain English
On some 2023 BMW X7 models, only one of the two front parking lights may stay lit in certain driving situations. Parking lights help other people see the front of your vehicle, especially at dusk, at night, or in bad weather. With one side dark, another driver may misjudge how wide your vehicle is or may not notice it at all. The fix is a software update for the control unit that runs those lights, done at the dealer.
What you should do
2. Contact your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the reprogramming.
3. The software update is free; it is a quick visit, so combine it with your next service if you like.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- Why do BMW lights keep failing, detaching, or shining wrong? · all 10 BMW recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Safety risk
- A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. 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.