Tail Light Switch problems of the 2002 BMW 325

Tl the contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the tail lights failed to work. The tail light warning light illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Recall 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 intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact state that after starting the vehicle, the passenger side tail light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 143,000.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the tail lights would fail intermittingly. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting tail lights), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 70,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns 2002 BMW 325. The contact stated that the tail lights malfunctioned and failed intermediately. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) and called the manufacturer but was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Tail light warning appeared on dash, indicating rear tail light out but all lights were working as expected. I replaced all light bulbs and warrning light on dash would appear intermittently. Finally my rear blinker stopped working; I removed the rear tail light assembly, and discovered a burnt socket which is connected to the brown wire, seems to have been a short perhaps connection wasn't properly grounded.

Rear tailight bulb outage appeared on dashboard although lights were ok. BMW master mechanic diagnosed tail light ground wiring issue: inspection revealed that wires were melted inside rear tail light housing and could cause fire. Recommended replacing both tail light components by adding an additional ground, carrier replacements for bulbs. Replacement supplies on work order included sockets, insulation housing, connectors, shrinking hose. Because I was aware of multiple complaints about the same issue, negotiated a reduced price for work.

2002 BMW 325i rear tail light wiring could cause a fire in the vehicle. BMW America should have to recall these even though the vehicles are 8 years old. It is a very costly repair.

The problem I am experiencing is exactly the same as in this current recall. . Read more...

2002 BMW 325i sedan, electrical fire in left rear trunk due to short in rear drive tail light assembly, brown grounding wire melted housing, unit not working.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the brake and tail lights were constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the lights were repaired. Approximately one year later, the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The failure mileage was 94,012. Updated 10/18/lj.

While undergoing a complimentary service review on my 2002 BMW 325i, I was informed that there is a known defect with the tail lights. Apparently, the lights are not properly grounded and there is a risk of overheating and fire. Although the vehicle is eight years old and has over 76,000 miles, I have not experienced any problems. The dealer representative admitted that the problem is a design defect, but BMW has not issued a recall. The dealer wants to charge me $400 to fix the problem.

The tail lights electric connector module is dysfunctional. It is burned out on the passenger side. As a result, brake lights and turn indicator lights are not functional. This failure has previously happened on the driver side tail lights as well. The cause was similar. The ground cable and electric connector were burned out.

Nhtsa campaign id number 11v438000 did name include us specification Bmws made outside the us. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause all rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel to stop working. Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the entire assembly for the tail lights failed intermittently including the hazard lights, brake lights and the turn signals. The contact referenced NHTSA recall numbers: 11v438000 ( exterior lighting:brake lights), 11v438000 ( exterior lighting:tail lights), and 11v438000 ( exterior lighting:turn signal). The dealer informed the contact that the ground wire was insufficient and that he should add an additional ground wire to the assembly. In addition, the ground wires melted the connector housing and the connectors also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 115,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Approx ten months ago the passenger side tail light started malfunctioning intermittently. Took car to dealership and they replaced all of the light bulbs. . . Within two days the entire light fixture stopped working completely and has not worked since. The driver side tail light stopped functioning four months later. Both light fixtures have not worked (turn signal, tail light and brake light) since September 2009. I took the car to the dealership in November and was told that there was a manufacturer's defect in the light fixtures. The estimated cost to fix both tail lights was $450. 00. I was told eventhough the dealership was aware the problem was a manufacturer's defect there was no recall issued so I would be responsible for the full cost of the repair. The dealership was unwilling to negotiate the cost estimate. I requested a written estimate, which the service department hand wrote on a piece of paper (dealership usually prints off computer). I keep this in the glove box to show law enforcement whenever they pull me over for inoperable rear lights. I read that BMW issued a technical bulletin to add ground wires to repair the problem. I feel that $450 is an unreasonable fee to be charged to add ground wires to an easily accessible location in the trunk of the car.

Formal petition for an investigation of a safety-related design defect: BMW 325xi 2002 defective tail light. Tail light connections burn out due to lack of proper wiring. BMW has now issued a correction for this but will not cover the cost of repairs.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that when driving at speeds above 5 mph, he noticed a warning light would inform him that the tail lights were inoperable. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The vehicle was repaired by the owner for the wiring in the tail lights. The failure recurred three times within a five year time span. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the tail light, brake light and turn signals were inoperative. The contact replaced the bulbs numerous times but the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights), 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and 11v438000 (exterior lighting:turn signal) but the manufacturer advised that the VIN was not associated with any of the mentioned recalls. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 169,000.