Exterior Lighting Problems of BMW 128

BMW 128 owners have reported 2 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW 128

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tail Light Switch problems
1
Brake Light problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of BMW 128

The Tail Light Switch problem

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,   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

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.   Read details...




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