Exterior Lighting Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 191 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (88 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of BMW 330

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330ci. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph at night, the front headlights were flickering on and off. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

I own a 2023 BMW 330i xdrive. The factory passenger-side/right-front inner led daytime running light has failed while the other headlight functions continue to operate normally. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision, the headlight has not been physically damaged, and no aftermarket drl   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330i. The contact stated that a warning indicator illuminated for the exterior lighting. The contact observed that the passenger side tail light failed. In addition, the contact attempted to switch the light bulb and observed a burn hole.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Over the last several years, the light intensity has steadily declined in both headlights of my car, to the point where they no longer function. My mechanic has looked inside the headlights and found that the projector bowl reflector has prematurely worn out -- it has lost its reflective ability.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Passenger-side rear taillight/brake light error, resulting in dash light and led taillight not operating as intended.   Read details...




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