Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E052000 Reported August 21, 2017

Accessory turn signals non-compliant/fmvss 108

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 9,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E052000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
9,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 21, 2017
Completion Rate
0.39

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 r1200gs, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 r1200gs adventure, 2017 f700gs and f800gs, 2013-2017 f800gt, 2015-2016 f800r, 2014-2017 f800gs adventure, 2014-2016 s1000r, 2015-2017 r1200r, 2016-2017 r1200rs, and 2010-2017 s1000rr motorcycles. as designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. the recall began october 25, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 17E052000 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 17E052000

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

What is recall 17E052000?

NHTSA recall 17E052000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 21, 2017. It addresses: Accessory turn signals non-compliant/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 9,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E052000 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.