Recall 21V831000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Report Date

20211022

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Affected Vehicles

1 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. 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 Consequence

The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2022	BMW	X4

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.