Three problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2003 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact replaced the bulbs. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting), but did not receive notification. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Mf.
Purchased vehicle new while I was stationed with the us air force in germany, to my understanding it was made in germany unlike most 325's at the time. It was produced under us specifications as I'd planned to bring it back to the states. I have continuously had problems over the years with the exterior lighting turn signal acting intermittently as mentioned in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000. However, after contacting my local BMW dealer, and BMW n. A. , they have informed me my VIN isn't covered under the recall. I believe I may have slipped through the cracks as a VIN identified in the recall as my BMW was produced outside the normal channels of Bmws affected in north America. I believe this because my vehicle exhibits the exact characteristics of the recall in question. I would like my VIN included on the recall as even today driving the vehicle this morning I didn't feel safe because the turn signal is intermittent.
Multiple blinker and brake lights periodically malfunction on my 2003 BMW 325i. I understand from talking with several other BMW owners that this is a common occurrence due to faulty design involving the grounding of the light fixtures. Furthermore, I feel this is a safety issue that BMW should pay to have repaired.