2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe Lighting Recall (26V064)

Recall 26V064 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe in recall 26V064?

These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 228I Gran Coupe with recall 26V064?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 228I Gran Coupe shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the exterior lighting, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V064?

Recall 26V064 covers 202 vehicles: 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe; 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe; 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe.

NHTSA lists 202 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 228I Gran Coupe lighting recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.

When was recall 26V064 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 26V064 to NHTSA on February 4, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 2, 2026.

This recall was filed 7 months ago. If your 228I Gran Coupe was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 228I Gran Coupe is part of recall 26V064?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V064 is open on your 228I Gran Coupe, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V064000 is open on your 228I Gran Coupe, it will be listed there. You can also ask any BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should 228I Gran Coupe owners do about recall 26V064?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V064000 applies to your 228I Gran Coupe.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the exterior lighting happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are 228I Gran Coupe owners reporting to NHTSA?

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V064 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.

Can recall 26V064 make my 228I Gran Coupe a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this exterior lighting recall means their 228I Gran Coupe qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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