The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V074000·Announced 2019-01-30

BMW Recalls 2018-2019 X1 Models Due to Taillight Detachment Risk

BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1 vehicles because contaminated hardware may cause taillights to crack and detach, creating a road hazard.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product where a detached taillight may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles. The recall involves approximately 5,920 vehicles.

The defect is caused by contaminated hardware that may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack. This can cause the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle. If a taillight detaches, it would no longer provide required lighting to following traffic and may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X1
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
5,920

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • X1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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