BMW's 5-Series is the target of the Bavarian maker's latest safety recall.
BMW will recall more than 134,000 of its mid-range 5-Series models because their rear lights can fail – a problem federal safety regulators warn could lead to a collision.
It’s the latest in a series of high-volume recalls by the low-volume maker, following a service action earlier this year impacting more than 500,000 vehicles.
The new recall impacts a range of 5-Series model sold during the 2008 through 2010 model-years, including the 528i, 535i, 550i and M5.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, corrosion on electrical connections can lead the taillights, backup lights and rear turn signal lamps on these vehicles to short out, potentially leading to a crash.
The maker says it has no reports of any accidents caused by the problem, however, and was originally reluctant to order a recall, company documents filed with NHTSA indicating that there are both visual and audible alerts that would advise a motorist of the problem.
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BMW has had previous problems with lighting, an August 2011 service action involving 241,000 of the popular BMW 3-Series models due to rear light connections.
The following year, the German manufacturer was hit with a $3 million fine for improperly handling recalls on a number of occasions, apparently spurring it to be more aggressive since then when dealing with potential safety issues.
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In February of this year, BMW expanded a recall related to vehicle stalling to cover more than 500,000 1- and 3-Series models and the Z4 roadster, later expanding the recall by putting another 16,000 vehicles on the list.
The cars involved in the latest recall were produced between March 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009.
Dealers will begin making repairs – at no cost to owners – next month.
Owners can contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.