NHTSA recall 15V520000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 15V520000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2015-08-17 |
| Owners notified | 2015-10-07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 7727 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-04-22 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 7727 |
| Reported remedied | 7069 (91%) |
| Reported unreachable | 237 |
| Reported removed | 12 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2012 BMW 320I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 320I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 320I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2015 BMW 320I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2012 BMW 320XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2013 BMW 320XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 320XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2015 BMW 320XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 328D | Built 2013-06-28 to 2015-04-21. |
| 2015 BMW 328D | Built 2013-06-28 to 2015-04-21. |
| 2012 BMW 328I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2013 BMW 328I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 328I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2015 BMW 328I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 328XD | Built 2013-06-28 to 2015-04-21. |
| 2015 BMW 328XD | Built 2013-06-28 to 2015-04-21. |
| 2012 BMW 328XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2013 BMW 328XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 328XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2015 BMW 328XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2012 BMW 335I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2013 BMW 335I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 335I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2015 BMW 335I | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2012 BMW 335XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2013 BMW 335XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW 335XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 BMW 335XI | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2012 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
| 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | Built 2011-10-20 to 2015-06-24. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B630917 | 2023-05-01. Service bulletin. Exterior rear lights do not work. |
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| B010722 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters. The plastic fuel tank has two openings, one at the top right and the other at the top left. The top right opening (passenger's side, serviceable) provides a mounting point and repair access to the intake fuel pump/level sensor assembly. The top left opening (driver's side, non-serviceable) serves as an access point for the installation of the suction jet pump/level sensor assembly during the fuel tank manufacturing process. After these components are installed, the top left side opening is then permanently closed and sealed with the installation of a circular Coex biopolymer plastic cover plate which is welded into place. Over time, the left side opening plastic cover plate weld may become damaged. Should this occur, there is the possibility of fuel leakage. Additionally, your vehicle will store the corresponding fault codes that may also be generated, and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate. |
| B630119 | 2019-06-24. Service bulletin. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly. |
| B630119 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly. |
| B630119 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly. |
| B630119 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly. |
| B630119 | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. DELIVERY STOP REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly; oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps; causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly. |
| 630512 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Tail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid. The customer may notice the tail lamp is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. The tail lamp is not attached to the trunk lid properly. |
| 630512 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Tail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid. The customer may notice the tail lamp is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. CAUSE The tail lamp is not attached to the trunk lid properly. |
| 630713 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Daytime Running Light Does Not Switch ON. The DRL (Daytime Running Light) is off and cannot be switched on after importing the personal profile from another vehicle. The CID (Central Information Display) display shows that it is active. CAUSE Software error when importing the personal profile from a vehicle which has a different head unit |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.