Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V438000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 09/01/2001 to 03/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 241000 | 02/15/2012 | ODI | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/26/2011 | 08/26/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. this could cause a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall beganon february 15, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA09019 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/18/2009 | 09/28/2011 | Rear Lamp Illumination | 11V438000 | |
| In a letter submitted to the office of defects investigation (odi) dated august25, 2011, bmwindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.the issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and associated 8-pin connector can experience an increase of the resistance at the electrical contact points.this can lead to intermittent or permanent loss of the rear lamp functions which include tail, brake, and turn signal operation.the recall consists of modifying the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel by adding a secondary ground connection in parallel to the existing primary ground connection.an 8-pin connector that attaches the primary ground wiring to the rear lamp assembly will also be inspected and replaced if necessary.bmw will complete dealer notification in september 2011 and will begin owner notification in october 2011.all 3 series sedans (except for the m3 sedan which utilized a different rear lamp assembly) that were built between september 1, 2001 and march 1, 2005 are included in this recall, totalling approximately 241,000 vehicles.the action taken by bmw is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| DP09002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/08/2009 | 08/06/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| In march 2009, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition from mr. mark peters requesting an investigation of rear lamp failure in model year 2002-2005 bmw 3-series vehicles.an information request letter was sent to bmw in april 2009, and odi received bmw's response in june 2009.the tail lamp assembly contains lighting for the brake lamps, tail lamps, and turn signals.a technical service bulletin (tsb) was issued by bmw in january of 2007 instructing service technicians to examine an 8 pin electrical connector for heat-related damage and to incorporate additional ground wiring to the connector.complainants have alleged that significant thermal damage to the connector and associated ground wiring has occurred.this condition can result in intermittent or total loss of all lighting (brake, tail, and turn signal) for the effected rear lamp assembly.odi will open a preliminary evaluation to further examine this issue including further evaluating bmw complaints and related warranty data. | ||||||
| PE09036 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/07/2009 | 12/22/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| Odi has received complaints from consumers stating that their tail light assembly is not properly illuminating.the tail light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.the complainants have indicated that the issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring.these components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system.bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 on february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.odi is upgrading to an ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| EA09019 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/18/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | |||
| The outboard rear light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.failure of the light assembly ground circuit results in loss of all three lamps.bmw submitted complaint and warranty information showing a significant number of rear lamp assembly failures due to an open ground connection at the eight pin connector of the light assembly.this results in the loss of the rear turn signal.overheating of the ground circuit electrical pin, possibly due to increased resistance and or high current flow, is indicated in some failures.additionally bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 in february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.the additional ground wire added by the procedure reduces the current flow at the eight pin connector.odi is opening this ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | ||||||
| DP09002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/08/2009 | 08/06/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| In march 2009, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition from mr. mark peters requesting an investigation of rear lamp failure in model year 2002-2005 bmw 3-series vehicles.an information request letter was sent to bmw in april 2009, and odi received bmw's response in june 2009.the tail lamp assembly contains lighting for the brake lamps, tail lamps, and turn signals.a technical service bulletin (tsb) was issued by bmw in january of 2007 instructing service technicians to examine an 8 pin electrical connector for heat-related damage and to incorporate additional ground wiring to the connector.complainants have alleged that significant thermal damage to the connector and associated ground wiring has occurred.this condition can result in intermittent or total loss of all lighting (brake, tail, and turn signal) for the effected rear lamp assembly.odi will open a preliminary evaluation to further examine this issue including further evaluating bmw complaints and related warranty data. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| EA09019 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/18/2009 | 09/28/2011 | Rear Lamp Illumination | 11V438000 | |
| In a letter submitted to the office of defects investigation (odi) dated august25, 2011, bmwindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.the issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and associated 8-pin connector can experience an increase of the resistance at the electrical contact points.this can lead to intermittent or permanent loss of the rear lamp functions which include tail, brake, and turn signal operation.the recall consists of modifying the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel by adding a secondary ground connection in parallel to the existing primary ground connection.an 8-pin connector that attaches the primary ground wiring to the rear lamp assembly will also be inspected and replaced if necessary.bmw will complete dealer notification in september 2011 and will begin owner notification in october 2011.all 3 series sedans (except for the m3 sedan which utilized a different rear lamp assembly) that were built between september 1, 2001 and march 1, 2005 are included in this recall, totalling approximately 241,000 vehicles.the action taken by bmw is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EA09019 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/18/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | |||
| The outboard rear light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.failure of the light assembly ground circuit results in loss of all three lamps.bmw submitted complaint and warranty information showing a significant number of rear lamp assembly failures due to an open ground connection at the eight pin connector of the light assembly.this results in the loss of the rear turn signal.overheating of the ground circuit electrical pin, possibly due to increased resistance and or high current flow, is indicated in some failures.additionally bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 in february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.the additional ground wire added by the procedure reduces the current flow at the eight pin connector.odi is opening this ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| DP09002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/08/2009 | 08/06/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| In march 2009, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition from mr. mark peters requesting an investigation of rear lamp failure in model year 2002-2005 bmw 3-series vehicles.an information request letter was sent to bmw in april 2009, and odi received bmw's response in june 2009.the tail lamp assembly contains lighting for the brake lamps, tail lamps, and turn signals.a technical service bulletin (tsb) was issued by bmw in january of 2007 instructing service technicians to examine an 8 pin electrical connector for heat-related damage and to incorporate additional ground wiring to the connector.complainants have alleged that significant thermal damage to the connector and associated ground wiring has occurred.this condition can result in intermittent or total loss of all lighting (brake, tail, and turn signal) for the effected rear lamp assembly.odi will open a preliminary evaluation to further examine this issue including further evaluating bmw complaints and related warranty data. | ||||||
| PE09036 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/07/2009 | 12/22/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| Odi has received complaints from consumers stating that their tail light assembly is not properly illuminating.the tail light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.the complainants have indicated that the issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring.these components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system.bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 on february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.odi is upgrading to an ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||
| EA09019 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/18/2009 | 09/28/2011 | Rear Lamp Illumination | 11V438000 | |
| In a letter submitted to the office of defects investigation (odi) dated august25, 2011, bmwindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.the issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and associated 8-pin connector can experience an increase of the resistance at the electrical contact points.this can lead to intermittent or permanent loss of the rear lamp functions which include tail, brake, and turn signal operation.the recall consists of modifying the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel by adding a secondary ground connection in parallel to the existing primary ground connection.an 8-pin connector that attaches the primary ground wiring to the rear lamp assembly will also be inspected and replaced if necessary.bmw will complete dealer notification in september 2011 and will begin owner notification in october 2011.all 3 series sedans (except for the m3 sedan which utilized a different rear lamp assembly) that were built between september 1, 2001 and march 1, 2005 are included in this recall, totalling approximately 241,000 vehicles.the action taken by bmw is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EA09019 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/18/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | |||
| The outboard rear light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.failure of the light assembly ground circuit results in loss of all three lamps.bmw submitted complaint and warranty information showing a significant number of rear lamp assembly failures due to an open ground connection at the eight pin connector of the light assembly.this results in the loss of the rear turn signal.overheating of the ground circuit electrical pin, possibly due to increased resistance and or high current flow, is indicated in some failures.additionally bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 in february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.the additional ground wire added by the procedure reduces the current flow at the eight pin connector.odi is opening this ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| DP09002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/08/2009 | 08/06/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| In march 2009, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition from mr. mark peters requesting an investigation of rear lamp failure in model year 2002-2005 bmw 3-series vehicles.an information request letter was sent to bmw in april 2009, and odi received bmw's response in june 2009.the tail lamp assembly contains lighting for the brake lamps, tail lamps, and turn signals.a technical service bulletin (tsb) was issued by bmw in january of 2007 instructing service technicians to examine an 8 pin electrical connector for heat-related damage and to incorporate additional ground wiring to the connector.complainants have alleged that significant thermal damage to the connector and associated ground wiring has occurred.this condition can result in intermittent or total loss of all lighting (brake, tail, and turn signal) for the effected rear lamp assembly.odi will open a preliminary evaluation to further examine this issue including further evaluating bmw complaints and related warranty data. | ||||||
| PE09036 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/07/2009 | 12/22/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| Odi has received complaints from consumers stating that their tail light assembly is not properly illuminating.the tail light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.the complainants have indicated that the issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring.these components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system.bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 on february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.odi is upgrading to an ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||
| EA09019 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/18/2009 | 09/28/2011 | Rear Lamp Illumination | 11V438000 | |
| In a letter submitted to the office of defects investigation (odi) dated august25, 2011, bmwindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.the issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and associated 8-pin connector can experience an increase of the resistance at the electrical contact points.this can lead to intermittent or permanent loss of the rear lamp functions which include tail, brake, and turn signal operation.the recall consists of modifying the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel by adding a secondary ground connection in parallel to the existing primary ground connection.an 8-pin connector that attaches the primary ground wiring to the rear lamp assembly will also be inspected and replaced if necessary.bmw will complete dealer notification in september 2011 and will begin owner notification in october 2011.all 3 series sedans (except for the m3 sedan which utilized a different rear lamp assembly) that were built between september 1, 2001 and march 1, 2005 are included in this recall, totalling approximately 241,000 vehicles.the action taken by bmw is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EA09019 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/18/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | |||
| The outboard rear light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.failure of the light assembly ground circuit results in loss of all three lamps.bmw submitted complaint and warranty information showing a significant number of rear lamp assembly failures due to an open ground connection at the eight pin connector of the light assembly.this results in the loss of the rear turn signal.overheating of the ground circuit electrical pin, possibly due to increased resistance and or high current flow, is indicated in some failures.additionally bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 in february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.the additional ground wire added by the procedure reduces the current flow at the eight pin connector.odi is opening this ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
| DP09002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/08/2009 | 08/06/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| In march 2009, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition from mr. mark peters requesting an investigation of rear lamp failure in model year 2002-2005 bmw 3-series vehicles.an information request letter was sent to bmw in april 2009, and odi received bmw's response in june 2009.the tail lamp assembly contains lighting for the brake lamps, tail lamps, and turn signals.a technical service bulletin (tsb) was issued by bmw in january of 2007 instructing service technicians to examine an 8 pin electrical connector for heat-related damage and to incorporate additional ground wiring to the connector.complainants have alleged that significant thermal damage to the connector and associated ground wiring has occurred.this condition can result in intermittent or total loss of all lighting (brake, tail, and turn signal) for the effected rear lamp assembly.odi will open a preliminary evaluation to further examine this issue including further evaluating bmw complaints and related warranty data. | ||||||
| PE09036 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/07/2009 | 12/22/2009 | REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION | ||
| Odi has received complaints from consumers stating that their tail light assembly is not properly illuminating.the tail light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.the complainants have indicated that the issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring.these components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system.bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 on february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.odi is upgrading to an ea to further investigate the issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The housing for the xenon light bulbs are defective and the lighting output is very bad. the xenon bulb itself is fine but the housing is burnt and it is getting worse. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 75000 | ||
| The housing for the xenon light bulbs are defective and the lighting outbut is very bad. the xenon bulb itself is fine but the housing is burnt and it is getting worse. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the headlights became abnormally dim, making it very difficult for the contact to see the road and other vehicles. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that the headlight reflector needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. the current mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that when driving during the night hours the headlights are not as bright as they should be, making it very difficult to see the road and other vehicles. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that vkw headlight reflector needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. the current mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 78000 | ||
| My car is subject to recall campaign no. 11v-438: lamps in rear quarter panel. i had this repaired on 10/28/11 at murray motors in glendale colorado. the invoice # is 855164 and the service advisor is brian torpy (303-759-4646). i can provide a copy of the documentation. i had this repair done at an authorized bmw center, submitted the invoice detailing the cost and nature of the repair to bmw customer relations in westwood, nj via us mail, and they refuse to pay it. i received only a phone call from bobbi at bmw customer relations saying that they won't pay it. it is disappointing that bmw refuses to abide by the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. i would appreciate any help that you can provide in getting bmw to abide by federal law. thanks! | |||
| 01/03/2010 | |||
| Bought my bmw brand new from the dealership and after about 5 years of having my car, i noticed that my xenon headlights were not shining as bright as they usually did. had to use the high beams at night in order to see while driving. after having only one headlight replaced due to cost. have always gotten a dash warning light that indicates no high beams. had lights checked out and was told that the high beam was not getting power in the light that was replaced despite the fact that this was a brand new headlight with wiring harness. after having other light checked, it was found that all the wires in the light had dry rotted and all the protective covering had just about come off the wires obviously due to the heat that is generated by the xenon light. contacted bmw north america regarding the matter and got no resolution despite the fact that there is clearing a defeat in the headlights and it's wiring. have had the ignotor, ballast and control box checked by switching it out with the new headlight parts and the unreplaced headlight still illuminated dim as it did before switching out the part. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| The vehicle came equipped from the factory with bi-xenon auto leveling headlights manufactured by zkw. the past couple months, the light output has steadily decreased. looking at it further, brown scorch marks are visible in the projector when the headlight is on. on the driver's side, there is also distortion in the upper half of the projector which looks almost as if the top half of the projector has melted and distorted. the light output from the projectors has been reduced to a thin beam of light right below the cutoff, with the driver's side being worse than the passenger. parked 6 feet away from a wall, this strip of light extends only about 8-12 below the cutoff, putting out virtually no light below that. at night, it is becoming very difficult to see with no light in the foreground; this problem is getting progressively worse. | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact was driving 25 mph and attempting a left turn when the turn signal and the brake light failed as the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vin did not qualify for the repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact was driving 25 mph and attempting a left turn when the turn signal and the brake light failed as the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vin did not qualify for the repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact 25 mph the contact stated while making a left turn when the turn signal failed and the brake light also failed when the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to a private mehcnanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number :11v438000(exterior lighting:tail lights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. rds | |||
| 09/01/2011 | |||
| The bi-xenon zkw lights kept getting dimmer and dimmer. bulb replacement did not correct the problem. when looked into the issue found out that the zkw projector bowls have burned up and do not provide any reflection for the light output anymore. driving at night at this point with lights on is almost like driving with the lights turned off. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that when the brakes were depressed, the brakes light failed to illuminate. the left turn signal also failed to illuminate on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000: (exterior lighting: turn signal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that when the brakes were depressed, the brakes light failed to illuminate. the left turn signal also failed to illuminate on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000: (exterior lighting: turn signal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. kmj | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated when the brakes were depressed the brakes light failed to illuminate. the left turn signal also failed to illuminate on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for recall. under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (: exterior lighting:turn signal).the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. rds | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ground wire in the electrical panel had shorted due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but they were unable to informed the contact if the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). the failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ground wire in the electrical panel had shorted due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but they were unable to informed the contact if the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). the failure mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were engaged. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the ground wire in the electrical panel shorted out due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but they were unable to informed the contact if the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). the failure mileage was 65,000. sm. | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Both taillights have been out due to corrosion in the 8 pin connector. this has prevented the signaler and occasionally the brake light to work. while making highway turns i have come close to accidents numerous times. i cannot make a turn without taking my eyes off the road. the bulb warning is also on display on the dash. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals have shorted out on the rear of the vehicle 2 times even though it has been repaired. happens to both sides of the car, but only in the rear. it keeps burning through the plug / connector and shorting out. | |||
| 12/22/2010 | 69000 | ||
| The tail / break lights on my 2004 bmw 325i were melting. the dealer charged me close to $800 to replace them. although i reported the problem before, i did so before knowing about the $800 price tag to fix the issue. bmw should pay for this defective (poorly engineered) safety component. i hope it doesn't take much of 'an investigation' from the nhtsa to make bmw accountable for this. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| My 2004 bmw 325i rear left lights go out even when the light bulbs are good. i cannot signal other drivers when i need to change lanes. problem started september 2010. started to occur sporadically, but it is constant now. dash indicator shows incorrectly that bulbs are broken. | |||
| 06/20/2010 | 64000 | ||
| Documented failure of 2004 bmw 325i rear brake light, parking light and turn signal assembly. occurred on my personal bmw on or about 6/2010. occurs sporadically, resulting in total failure of all three lights on left side and also right side. dash indicator shows that bulbs are out but bulbs have been replaced and problem still occurs. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 107000 | ||
| 2004 bmw 325i tail light imminetnly turns on and off. bmw dealership has diagnosed the car to have a faulty ground wire - bmw s ib (service bulletin) 63 03 06 which prevents the tail lights from working properly. | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 18079 | 1 | |
| Rear tail light assembly (right side). dash warning light illuminates. all lights in assy. work. remove tail light assy, screw all bulbs out and in, replace plug and warning light is out. this is an ongoing problem. while still under warranty was informed of a sill that applied only if wiring or plastic assy was obviously damaged! fault occurs randomly at various intervals from weekly to monthly.. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 49000 | 1 | |
| At first i thought it was defective light bulbs (one from two different sets failed when one set was installed for my turn signal and the other from my brake lights), but as i began to do more research online, i found that other people were having an issue similar to mine. they reported that there seemed to be an electrical problem that would cause corrosion and a loose connection. so i decided to check my car out as well and discovered that the problem had afflicted my vehicle as well. i then followed the link to the technical service bulletin released by bmw, and the problem that i am having is just as they have described. one of the 8-pin rear lamp connectors has melted causing a loose connection and my car continuing to tell me that i have a dead bulb, when in fact it is the connection. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 47 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 bmw 325i. the rear indicator warning light came on telling me the light was out. the light was not out. i had to get a state inspection as i live in virginia. the dealer would not pass my car due to the dashboard indicator being on. the estimate was $367. i declined the work and tried to find out what was wrong on my own. i discovered you all started an investigation on 4/9/09 on this issue. i also found internal documents from bmw on the web describing the defect. they don't have enough grounding wires and it causes melting and corrosion. this is dangerous. they know about the problem and are ripping of the public for roughly $350 to $400 a tail light to fix the defect. they don't even have a part number for the extra ground wire. the say in their document to purchase brown wire from a local source and charge $1 to $2 for it. i have looked inside my tail light and it is melting in spots. i am worried about a fire and feel that bmw should pay for the repairs. they have admitted a defect. it should be recalled. here is the document http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bulletin_graphic_temp/b630306g.htm. *tr | |||