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BMW is voluntarily recalling 134,100 cars due to a faulty ground terminal in the taillight bulb carriers, causing the sudden failure of brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights. The recall covers 2008 through 2010 5 Series models produced between March 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009, and includes everything from the 528i to the mighty, V10-powered M5. It's unclear if this recall is limited to sedans or extends to the 5-Series Touring.

There have been no reported cases of injuries, fatalities or crashes associated with the taillight issue. BMW will be issuing recall notices to affected owners in the coming weeks, asking them to report to dealers so that the bulb carriers on the taillights can be replaced. All repairs are, naturally, free of charge. Scroll down for the official recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).

CONSEQUENCE:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW 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 Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).




134K BMW 5 Series recalled for taillight issue - Autoblog

turboawd

its nice to see bmw is recalling something that GM would ignore. example, the faulty ground and brake and tail lights on the fullsize gm vans.

InlineSix

We have same issue in Europe as well! Where is recall?

luigi524td

'bout time -- during the past 3 years or so there have been lots of forum posts from members who had to replace or repair rear light terminals and more! Wonder if they'll pony up if members who had repairs done before BMWNA released the recall?

Michiganmike

I called the BMW phone number for the recall and learned that my 2010 E61 was not included in the recall. The explanation given was the wagons use a different taillight assembly than the sedan.