Tail Light Switch problems of the 2003 BMW 325

The purpose of this request is to get BMW to honor a remedy for taillight defect caused as a manufacturing defect. My taillight grounding wires are causing a short on turning signals. Further research indicated this has been reported NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000. Affected vehicles 325i - 2002-2005 BMW will not honor its proposed remedy with NHTSA, citing the VIN has not been identified in recall. I contacted both dealership in sterling va and corporate BMW of America (800-525-7417). BMW of America was contacted 7. 15. 2019. Operator andrea employee # 6266 informed me the car is not covered under remedy. Manufacturer: BMW of north America, llc mfr's report date: Aug 25, 2011 NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 component: exterior lighting:turn signal 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. The recall is for model years 2002-2005 of the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi cars, the munich-based company said today in a posting on the national highway traffic safety administration's website. Lights including tail, brake and turn signals may only work intermittently on the cars, BMW told the auto-safety regulator.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side tail light failed. The contact replaced the bulb more than once but the failure recurred. The contact then learned of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear passenger tail light failed. The contact replaced the bulb twice but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a short in the electrical system. The contact was then informed of recall NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure and current mileage was 100,000. Pmb.

The warning light for my passenger side tail light has been going on and off for months as if there is a short in it. It stayed on permanently this month, showing a dimmer light than the working side tail light, so I had it checked when I had the oil changed at my BMW mechanic. He informed me there was a recall for tail light assemblies for my vehicle and told me to call the dealer to check the VIN number. I called the dealer last Friday, June 22, 2012 and was informed that my vehicle was part of the recall and that someone would call to make an appointment for the work. No one called, so I called again today and they said the VIN was not part of the open recall. The tail light is acting like the other tail lights that were recalled so I do not understand how it cannot be part of the recall.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact was driving 20 mph when the turn signal failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the turn signal wiring and the brake lights burned out. The manufacturer was contacted where they advised that the vehicle qualified for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights), but the connector was not included. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 110,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that both rear tail lights failed. The contact was advised of a recall under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights) by his mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted but advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage vehicle was 90,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph and when the brake pedal was engaged, the driver side tail light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently causing the rear driver side tail light to become inoperable. There was a recall related to the similar defect under NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights). The VIN was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the exterior tail lights burned through the housing harness. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights). The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,250.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325xi. The contact stated while reversing from a residential driveway, the driver's side tail light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the wiring harness was melted. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the tail lights failed intermittently and would shut off while driving without warning. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) but was advised by the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 73,346 and the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2003 BMW 325i rear tail lights spontaneously and repeatedly quit working. Light bulbs replaced and work well. It appears to be a wiring issue.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the tail lights and turn signals failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that his VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal). The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the tail lights and the turn signal would fail intermittingly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that there was a faulty ground wire causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325xi. The tail lights stopped functioning without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the entire rear lighting system needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 54000.

Failure of left rear tail light assembly. Connector on wiring assembly has melted. One of the pins on light bulb assembly has disintegrated rendering all lights inoperable. Contacted local BMW dealership and was told this is a common problem with this model.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325xi. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the exterior warning light illuminated on the instrument panel indicating the tail lights were not functioning. The contact stated the tail lights and brake lights failed to function intermittently and the wires had melted melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician replaced the bulb holder panel. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear tail light failed. The contact examined the vehicle and found that the rear tail light wires were burned. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 161,000.

Tail lights continue to fail on this model. Called the manufacturer, BMW, and they said that eventhough a recall exists for 2003 BMW 325i models for tail light failure (id no. 11v4380000), my VIN number did not correspond to production run failures under recall.

The right front headlight will go off sporadically and right rear tail light goes off. The dealer could not correct the headlight problem. The tail light problem began while car was in warranty. Now to correct taillight problem there is update kit which they want me to pay. Since taillight problem began in warranty BMW should cover cost.