The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V528000·Announced 2020-01-09

2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, X7 Headlamp Non-Compliance Recall

BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5, X6, and X7 models because their headlamps may emit unintended blue light, which could confuse oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace affected headlamps at no cost.

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: This involves a potential safety hazard to other drivers—oncoming drivers may be confused by blue light emissions, which could increase crash risk. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

BMW is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 X5, X6, and X7 vehicles due to a headlamp defect. Approximately 307 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The headlamps may allow blue light to illuminate unexpectedly. This violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The blue light may confuse oncoming drivers, which could increase the risk of crashes.

BMW will notify affected owners of the recall. Dealers will inspect the headlamps and replace them if necessary, at no cost to owners. The recall began on October 30, 2020. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule service, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 BMW X6
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
  • headlamp-defect
  • visibility-confusion
  • crash-risk
Affected units
307

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 (3)

  • X6
  • X5
  • X7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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