We read the American register again on 24 September 2026. The remedy of recall 26V478 no longer matched the copy we held, last confirmed on 24 September 2026. Registers rarely flag their own edits, which is why we compare every read word for word.
Before, as last confirmed on 24 September 2026
The remedy is currently under development. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
After, as read on 24 September 2026
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
The full notice, with every version we hold: BMW Of recall 26V478. The record to act on: NHTSA campaign 26V478.
Caught by the automatic daily read of the NHTSA register. How we compare versions: methodology.