The government charges stem from a National Highway Traffic Safety investigation into 16 BMW recalls launched in 2010. The investigation found a number of instances where the automaker failed to report known safety defects and recalls within five days, as is required by federal law.
"It's critical to the safety of the driving public that defects and recalls are reported in short order," said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland in a statement. "NHTSA expects all manufacturers to address automotive safety issues quickly and in a forthright manner."
