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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 - 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 97150 | 1 | |
| Oem bi-xenon headlights (manufacturer zkw) have a burned out bowl (reflector) that has greatly reduced the amount of light that is produced. changing bulbs has made no difference. many other owners have reported the same type of problem in various user forums. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 97150 | ||
| Oem bi-xenon headlights (manufacturer zkw) have a burned out bowl (reflector) that has greatly reduced the amount of light that is produced. changing bulbs has made no difference. many other owners have reported the same type of problem in various user forums. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the headlight warning light illuminated. the contact stated that one of the headlights failed and over time, both headlights failed. sporadically, the failure would rotate between the passenger and driver side headlights. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that there was nothing wrong with the headlights. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 02/08/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the warning light stating the head lights are not working. the contact stated when this happens it will cause one of the lights to not work then both lights stop working. the contact stated that the failure rotates between the headlights at each failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong with the headlights. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 71,000.rl | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated the exterior brake lights became inoperative. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) recall, but did not receive the work needed to perform the recall, due to the dealer not receiving the necessary parts. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the parts would be available in december, but the deadline had passed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate mileage on the vehicle was 145,000. rvk | |||
| 11/13/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the exterior tail lights burned out. the contact was changing the bulbs twice when the bulb and the wires burned her fingers. the wires and the housing had become so hot that it also burned a hole surrounding the bulb. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights) but the contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 88,000. kmj | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated the exterior brake lights became inoperative. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) recall, but did not receive the work needed to perform the recall, due to the dealer not receiving the necessary parts. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the parts would be available in december, but the deadline had passed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate mileage on the vehicle was 145,000. rvk | |||
| 11/13/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated the exterior tail lights burned out. the contact was changing the bulbs twice when the bulb and wires burned her fingers. the wires and other parts burnt a hole where the tail lights are located. the dealer was notified who stated there are no recalls on her vin for this failure. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 component: exterior lighting: tail lights. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 88,000. mw | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the exterior brake lights were inoperative. the contact received the nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) recall, but has not received the work needed to perform the recall, due to the dealer not receiving the necessary parts. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the parts would be available in december, but that deadline had passed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate mileage on the vehicle was 145,000. nw | |||
| 11/13/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated the exterior tail lights burned out. the contact was changing the bulbs twice when the bulb and wires burned her fingers. the wires and other parts burnt a hole where the tail lights are located. the dealer was notified who stated there are no recalls on her vin for this failure. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 component: exterior lighting: tail lights. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 88,000. mw | |||
| 12/26/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the right turn signal failed. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that the resistance in the lamp connectors may have failed. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 12/26/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the right turn signal failed. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that the resistance in the lamp connectors may have failed. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/26/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that when trying to use his right turn signal it would not function as such. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the dealer was contacted and they advised him that the resistance in the lamp connectors may have failed. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/21/2011 | |||
| Rear left tail light and blinker not working. wire is burned. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed the rear tail lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician replaced the light bulbs for the rear tail lights. the failure continued after the replacement of the bulbs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician replaced the circuit board and the tail light wiring harness. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Problem with electrical system. left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. i replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. if the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or i closed the trunk. i reported this to bmw and but my vin number was not on the recall list, even though i had the same symptoms. bmw did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. additional vin's may need to be added to the recall. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2011 | |||
| Rear left tail light and blinker not working. wire is burned. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed the rear tail lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician replaced the light bulbs for the rear tail lights. the failure continued after the replacement of the bulbs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician replaced the circuit board and the tail light wiring harness. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Problem with electrical system. left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. i replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. if the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or i closed the trunk. i reported this to bmw and but my vin number was not on the recall list, even though i had the same symptoms. bmw did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. additional vin's may need to be added to the recall. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed the rear tail lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician replaced the light bulbs for the rear tail lights. the failure continued after the replacement of the bulbs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician replaced the circuit board and the tail light wiring harness. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Problem with electrical system. left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. i replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. if the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or i closed the trunk. i reported this to bmw and but my vin number was not on the recall list, even though i had the same symptoms. bmw did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. additional vin's may need to be added to the recall. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed the rear tail lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician replaced the light bulbs for the rear tail lights. the failure continued after the replacement of the bulbs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician replaced the circuit board and the tail light wiring harness. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Problem with electrical system. left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. i replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. if the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or i closed the trunk. i reported this to bmw and but my vin number was not on the recall list, even though i had the same symptoms. bmw did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. additional vin's may need to be added to the recall. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. while parked the contact noticed the rear tail lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician replaced the light bulbs for the rear tail lights. the failure continued after the replacement of the bulbs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician replaced the circuit board and the tail light wiring harness. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. ds | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Problem with electrical system. left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. i replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. if the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or i closed the trunk. i reported this to bmw and but my vin number was not on the recall list, even though i had the same symptoms. bmw did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. additional vin's may need to be added to the recall. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Problem with electrical system. left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. i replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. if the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or i closed the trunk. i reported this to bmw and but my vin number was not on the recall list, even though i had the same symptoms. bmw did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. additional vin's may need to be added to the recall. | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 61000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 94380 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the tail lights, brake lights and blinker lights were failing sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the bolt carriers, connectors, and wiring were burned out. there were no ground wires present which were replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 94,380 and current mileage was 95,000. | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 22800 | ||
| Instrument panel displays picture of car in orange, along with left, right or both tail lights. this was intermittent, but recently became permanent. left turn signal indicator also flashes quickly. left tail light assembly is not operating (no tail, brake light or turn signal light). | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2005 bmw 325i. consumer writes in regards to recall campaign no. 11v-438 lamps in rear quarter panel *tgw the consumer stated he has been unable to get the recall rectified, because there were no authorized repair shops in his immediate area. the consumer was informed he would have to pay to have his vehicle shipped to another island. *jb | |||