The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW M6 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M6 | 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| BMW M6 | 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| BMW M6 | 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| BMW M6 | 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| BMW M6 | 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| BMW M6 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2020
37 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the exterior lighting; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020