Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V648000 Reported October 16, 2014

Exterior rearview mirror/fmvss 111

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Visibility · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V648000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 2014
Completion Rate
81.13

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V648000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V648000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V648000?

NHTSA recall 14V648000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 16, 2014. It addresses: Exterior rearview mirror/fmvss 111. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V648000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.