2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Recalls

Recalls

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20111020
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V520000
Summary	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.'
Consequence	If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has atleast 1 recall.

Q: What are the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 recalls?
A: The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING