The brake light may flash instead of remaining steady during emergency braking.
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2020.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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