The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3 and X4 Sports Activity Vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014 to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-US market requirements. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The risk
The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 14V-648 (14V648000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior |
| Report date | October 16, 2014 |
| Owners notified | December 16, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 53 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 14V-648 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 53 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.