The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V438000·Announced 2011-08-26

BMW Recalls 2002-2005 Models for Rear Lamp Electrical Defect

BMW is recalling 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles because electrical resistance may cause rear lights to stop working, reducing visibility to other drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product where the defect could cause a vehicle crash without warning, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured between September 1, 2001, and March 1, 2005. The recall involves approximately 241,000 vehicles.

Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions, including tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals, to stop working. This intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, which could cause a vehicle crash without warning.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 15, 2012. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 330XI, 325I, 325XI, 330I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
241,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • 330XI
  • 325I
  • 325XI
  • 330I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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