The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V725000·Announced 2022-09-29

2023 BMW X7 front parking light malfunction increases visibility risk

BMW is recalling certain 2023 X7 vehicles because one of two front parking lights may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 is a safety defect in exterior lighting that fails federal motor vehicle safety standards and increases crash risk through reduced visibility. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing it at the High level per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 BMW X7 vehicles, including xDrive40i and M60i models. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated.

This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights at no charge to remedy the defect. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X7
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
3,315

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Model numbers (1)

  • X7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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