Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2009 BMW 128.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 128i. The contact noticed that the rear tail lights were inoperable and due to the design he was unable to replace the bulb. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was aware of the failure and stated that the entire rear tail light assembly needed to be replaced; however, there were no parts available in north America. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 6,000.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 128i us. The contact stated that the center rear brake light lens was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lens needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred seven times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.