Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-04-10 | 03/01/2010 | 10041804 | Bmw: the bulb has failed on the daytime running lamp. *pe | 11/08/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-63-10-09 | 03/01/2011 | 10040177 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-63-10-09 | 03/01/2011 | 10040177 | Bmw: the brake light fails and the bulb holder is deformed due to high temperatures and the composition of the holder. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-63-05-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042704 | Bmw: on certain vehicles, the xenon headlamp often have no trouble found when returned and tested thru warranty parts system. the root cause is not possible to be identify. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| SIB-63-04-10 | 03/01/2010 | 10041804 | Bmw: the bulb has failed on the daytime running lamp. *pe | 11/08/2011 | |
| SI B63-04-08 | 06/01/2008 | 10025983 | Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008. *pe | 09/22/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/21/2006 | 43130 | ||
| The tail light assemblies (brake lights and running lights) has failed on this vehicle three times( the left assembly and once on the right). all failures were due to corrosion (vehicle has never been in an accident). the left assembly failed in november 2006 (at approximately 42,000 miles) and again in march 2011 (at approximately 110,000 miles). the right assembly faild in february 2009 (at approximately 68,000 miles). these failueres are not light bulbs that burnt out but complete failure of the housing that holds the light bulbs. the problem is intermitent. when the dashboard messge indicates check brake lights or check rear lights and i do the lights appear to work fine (all ligts on when switched on or when brakes applied). message gos off and may stay off for several days and then returns and lights up with every application of the brakes. there are several similar cars in use and all of them have experienced the same problem with the tail light assemblies. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that the exterior brake lights were inoperable. the dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical defect. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. kmj | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that the exterior brake lights were inoperative. the dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical defect. the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. nw | |||
| 12/10/2008 | |||
| The brake lights are intermittently inoperable. changed bulbs with same results. appears to be corroded and/or burned contacts on the lamp assembly. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/06/2009 | 56200 | 1 | 12/30/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the frontal air bags were inoperative. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the high driver resistor in the air bag system was defective. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure mileage was 56,200 and current mileage was 57,000. updated 6/18/09 *cn the consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as the seat belts jamming in the doors, the coils were replaced, themleft headlight burned out the first month of purchasing the vehicle, the hatch door did not fully close at times and did not lock. the hatch has been repaired 3 times. the hatch window rattled, the defrost did not always work, the heating system only blowed air. the brakes nkept going out. updated 06/22/09. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 65000 | 2 | 12/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. she stated that the passenger tail lights failed to illuminate. the dealer stated that burned connectors caused the failure. the dealer made the repair. approximately two days later the failure occurred on the driver side tail light. as of january 29, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 67,000. | |||