Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2003 BMW 525. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems |
Bought car new in April of 2001. Since that time, driver side headlight (low beam) has burned out 3 times. Do not know if this is a safety defect or not, but thought I would report it just in case. Read details...
I have a complete failure of the passenger(right) side tail light assembly on our 2003 BMW 525i. The tail light is connected to a wiring harness via a connector. One of the connector pins has been overheated by the electrical current and has been burnt to a crisp. Read details...
2003 BMW 525i. Consumer writes in regards to potential fire in tail light assembly. The consumer stated the vehicle failed inspection, due to a faulty left tail light. The light was repaired. However, the entire tail light assembly/housing had to be replaced, rather than just replacing a bulb. Read details...