Turn Signal Problems of BMW 325

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 BMW 325ci. The contact stated that upon making a right hand stop, he noticed that his right turn signal had flashed erratically upon activation. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that there was a recall on his vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 11v438000(exterior lighting). The contact then called chapman BMW chandler(7455 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226) where he made an appointment to have the vehicle serviced under the recall. The dealer then called the contact back and informed him that his vehicle was not included in that recall. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and also informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer then referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Jo.

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The contact owns a 2004 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the turn signals and the headlights failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the light module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,000.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the turn signals and brake lights became inoperable. The contact mentioned that the failure was directly related to recall NHTSA campaign number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who refused to honor the recall. The failure and current mileage was unavailable.

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Pin number 3 on the taillight bulb housing begins to melt at the connection point causing any number of things to happen with the electrical system. You may experience flickering headlights, loss of taillight function, loss of turn signal function, or electrical fire.

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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.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while the reverse lights would not illuminate while reversing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:turn signal) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that his vehicle year was not included in the recall campaign. In addition, the dealer advised that the frm module needed to be replaced due to a wiring malfunctioning. The failure mileage was 135,000. Kmj.

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Right side tail lights failed in the manner described in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000. This vehicle was manufactured in 2000-10-30 and that campaign applies to vehicles manufactured after 09-2001.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear driver's side brake light had become very dim. In addition, the brake light warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact looked at the light and noticed that there were wires that had become melted. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer where they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the brake lights and the turn signals failed. The contact checked the wiring harness and found that the harness was melted. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: brake lights), but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. Kmj.

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 headlights failed and would flash on and off sporadically. The dealer advised the contact that the rear tail light bulb carrier failed and caused the headlights to fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 207,000. Updated 02/15/12 the consumer referenced recal # 11v438000. The right rear tail light bulb was replaced. Updated 04/18/12.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the right turn signal failed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that the resistance in the lamp connectors may have failed. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325ci. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The rear passenger side turn signal also remained illuminated. The rear driver¿s side brake light responded and functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of failure, however they did not provide further assistance. The current mileage was 130,000. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. While making a right turn at approximately 5 mph, the turn signal lights failed to illuminate. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,600.

Dashboard indicator reports right rear taillight not functioning though lights and turn signal functioning. Rear right taillight and turn signal have ceased to function twice since purchase on 10/10/11. Manufacturer claims this car not covered by current recall (11v438000).

Left rear turn signal failure, found short in socket housing, no ground connected to left or right rear housing units.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact was driving 35 mph when the rear driver's side brake light and turn signals failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis however he was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 112,000.

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 325i. The contact stated that when the brakes were depressed, the brakes light failed to illuminate. The left turn signal also failed to illuminate on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000: (exterior lighting: turn signal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Rear turn-signal indicators began failing to operate, especially in hot, humid conditions. Inspection of wiring harness revealed evidence of wiring-connection degradation by heat or corrosion. The car has not been damaged or flooded in any way. It is kept in a garage. Since both rear blinker assemblies have been affected, I believe that the design or engineering was defective. The intermittent failure of turn signals is a serious safety hazard.

Rear left turn signal blinking fast indicating bad bulb but all bulbs are good. Rear left turn signal bulb has a lower luminous intensity than the other bulbs. Replacing the bulb with a new bulb makes not difference. Right turn signal intermittently blinks fast indicating a bad bulb but all bulbs are working.

Brake lights and turn signals randomly not working. 2003 BMW 325i. Replaced light bulbs and noticed burnt wires and light sockets. Researched repair and found numerous other owners of same year and make vehicle with same issue.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the driver side exterior turn signal was corroded and experienced an electrical short. The dealer was contacted who advised that the failure was a defect in design and that they would have to replace the entire housing fixture to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

The driver side rear tail lamp warning light illuminated on the dash. This was accompanied by a fast driver side turn signal blinker and reduced illumination of the rear driver's side tail lamp. After several months, the rear driver's side turn signal lamp, and tail lamp failed to illuminate. This is problem is describe in the investigation action number: ea09019.

I have experienced several times when our turn signal light fails to work and the indicator light of failure is shown on the dashboard. The light will work then stop working in short periods of time. I have replaced bulbs on numerous occasions with some success while other times nothing helps. There appears to be some type of electronic problem with the signal lights, especially in the rear of the vehicle.

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.

Documented failure of 2004 BMW 325i rear brake light, parking light and turn signal assembly. Occurred on my personal BMW on or about 6/2010. Occurs sporadically, resulting in total failure of all three lights on left side and also right side. Dash indicator shows that bulbs are out but bulbs have been replaced and problem still occurs.

Purchased used 2006 BMW 325i Nov 2009. Condensation left front headlight. June - July 2010 took car in to replace left front turn signal which received notice on. Sept 2010 turn signal out again 2 months later. Advised the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. Have read other posting online for the same problem. Dealer refuses to fix ask for out of pocket of $ 500+ to correct problem .

Campaign number 11v438000. . . Confirmation number 10435174. . . . Some if not all back up, brake, turn signals do not most of the time. . . . My VIN. # is not on the recall list. I have all the issues that they are doing the recall on. BMW of north America says my car is not listed in the recall. . . I am very upset. . . Please help me.

2002 BMW 325i, turn signal failure resulting in small fire. 1- symptoms: car turn signal failure warning light illuminated. 2- upon removal of housing I noted that the light operated intermittently which caused me to investigate further. Upon removal of the plug or wiring harness I noted that the brown wire showed evidence of melting of both wire and metal male plug end with black residue. A simple internet search revealed that BMW issued sib number 63 03 06 to mechanics. I have not found a recall for this hazardous failure, however, did find a forum where several owners noted the same failure. . Read more...

Unreliable taillight/brakelight/turn signal functioning in 2004 BMW 325xi. Problem began in early 2008. Lighting indicators kept coming on suggesting taillights were out. Replaced all applicable bulbs several times over the past year then finally brought to dealer. They said that they have seen many of these instances where they need to replace carrier, harness and add a ground wire to fix the issue in order to get lights working again. Dangerous at night. Unfortunately no recalls, however, this is not a normal wear item and if a dealership needs to go back in and change wiring to make it work, than it's simply a design flaw and the consumer should not be responsible. Needless to say, $700 later, I had to get it fixed to ensure safe driving.

The rear stoplights, taillights, and turn signals have failed on multiple occasions.

Noticed that left front turn signal is out at times. Dealership technician found that left front turn signal bulb and socket are burnt. Fault 36 (turn indicator, front left, faulty) is set in fault memory. Checked left front turn signal bulb and socket are burnt. Replaced front turn signal bulb and socket.

2003 BMW 325i. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs prior to recall notification. The consumer stated the vehicle was serviced several times, to correct the problem regarding the rear lamps. The consumer stated since several of the repairs were done prior to the time frame established by the recall, she was only reimbursed partially. Recall# 11v438000.