Brake Light Problems of BMW 325

Rt rear brake light failed to illuminate while the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 43,120. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

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The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325ci convertible. The contact stated that the headlights failed while driving approximately 30 mph. The passenger's side headlight began to flicker intermittently as the driver's side headlight remained inoperable. In addition, both brake lights failed to illuminate upon engagement of the brakes. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the passenger and driver's side brake light failed. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The contact stated the mechanic informed her of a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting) but the dealer informed her that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake lights failed to constantly illuminate while the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Mah.

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.

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The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the recall repairs would be performed, but it was up to the consumer to replace the brake light housing assembly that was burned as a result of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that it was up to the consumer to replace the housing assembly. The failure mileage was 109,000.

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2005 BMW 325i. Consumer writes in regards to recall campaign no. 11v-438 lamps in rear quarter panel the consumer stated he has been unable to get the recall rectified, because there were no authorized repair shops in his immediate area. The consumer was informed he would have to pay to have his vehicle shipped to another island. The consumer stated BMW has since agreed to ship the vehicle free of charge. Updated 05/16/12.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed and would not illuminate when depressing the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the wires in the brake lights were burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not inlcuded in any recalls. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 86,000.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the light bulb socket and wiring melted. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) but did not include the replacement of both light bulb socket assemblies. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 169,751.

Various times I have experienced intermittent issues with my tail lights. I get warnings on my instrument panel but when I check the bulbs they are not burned out. On October 17, 2011, los angeles police pulled me over notifying me that my tail lights were not working. We checked the bulbs and fuses but they were ok. We found that when you slightly touch the harness of the taillight socket that is inside the body panel, the lights go on and off. I did some online research and found that this is a common issue with this model car, BMW e46. On Saturday January 21 I went to santa monica BMW. They said it was not a common issue. Today I just learned about recent NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000. This recall addresses the issues I have been having. However, it is only for models manufactured after September 2001. My vehicle was built in July 2001 but uses the same harness and body panel assembly that has prompted the recall for models built in September 2001. Thus, I believe my vehicle should be recalled as well. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights were inoperative. The contact received the NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) recall, but has not received the work needed to perform the recall, due to the dealer not receiving the necessary parts. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the parts would be available in December, but that deadline had passed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate mileage on the vehicle was 145,000. Nw.

Both taillights have been out due to corrosion in the 8 pin connector. This has prevented the signaler and occasionally the brake light to work. While making highway turns I have come close to accidents numerous times. I cannot make a turn without taking my eyes off the road. The bulb warning is also on display on the dash.

The contact owns a 2002 bww 325i. The contact stated that a warning light indicating that the brake lights were not functioning would illuminate on the instrument panel upon starting the vehicle. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring for the brake light was burnt. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contacts owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the brake lights continued to fail. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 183,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. While parked the contact noticed the drivers side turn signal was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact would disconnect and reconnect the pigtail wire for the turn signal to function. The turn signal would function intermittently but after some time the turn signal stopped working completely. The contact noticed one of the connecting wires had melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the turn signal housing was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:turn signal) that could possibly have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The consumer stated the pig tail wire connector on the passenger side tail light had to be replaced along with the light bulb. Updated 12/15/11. Updated 01/03/lj updated 01/11/12.

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 325xi. The contact stated that none of the rear lights functioned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness was burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the rear coils were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the rear coil springs needed to be replaced. In addition, the hand brake light would not illuminate to indicate if the hand brake was on or not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Brake light failure came on in my 2002 Bmw325i. I went out to look for the failed bulb, but the brake lights were all working. I noticed that the left side, rear lights were much dimmer than the right side. I went to the mechanic and he showed me a burnt wire and molten plastic connector from the rear light cluster. He said that this is a known problem with this car because BMW did not provide enough ground to the cluster and overtime the extra heat generated by the current will burn the wire and connector. At other times, he said, the connector will short the gnd pin to the pins around it and causes small fires. BMW has a sib number 63 03 06 out for this problem and they have the guts to charge customers $400 to repair their own mistake. I think this is a serious safety violation and I believe that BMW should be held accountable by fixing all the cars out there with this known defect. . Read more...

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.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i purchased new in 2002. The tail lights and the driver- side headlight on the vehicle failed intermittently. A technician from the dealer noticed that the wire for the headlight assembly and the ground wire had burned. The dealer advised replacing the entire head light assembly at an expense of $600. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were under 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. When the contact purchased the vehicle, the brake lights were working. A couple of days later, the lights stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact has learned of multiple issues regarding BMW brake lights. The failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear brake lights would malfunction on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I have a 2001 325i BMW. The rear tail light bulbs get so hot that they melt the bulb wires and ment the fixture that holds the bulbs. This results in no brake lights on my car.

Right side brake light would keep blowing out. Dealer replaced the circuit board and the light socket. After a week, the problem recurred. Dealer was unable to locate the problem.