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Recall campaign96V111000

Recall 96V111000: 1990–1994 BMW 525I and 13 other models

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Report received
Jul 1, 1996
Manufacturer
Bayerische motoren werke
Potentially affected
180,000vehicles
Model years
1990–1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.

Possible consequence

If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.