Headlights Problems of BMW 528

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water build-up in the driver's side headlight housing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that the driver's side headlight housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The contact was informed that, due to the water build-up, the damage had extended beyond the headlight housing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

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Headlights faulty module no longer sealed and taking water water making all components in the headlights malfunction to repair this issue costing me 2,800. 00 for one headlight.

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Driver side headlight went out, so I automatically assumed that the bull was blown. Went and bought $100 bull that controls the high beam and the low beams, replace the bulb, and the headlight still doesn't work. Took the ball back and got another bulb, and the headlight still doesn't work. As I was replacing the bulb I noticed bare wires showing, on multiple wires, as far as I could see. This is definitely a safety issue , as it could cause my car to catch fire.

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The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the driver’s side headlight housing had an excessive amount of moisture inside. The vehicle failed to start. The daytime and parking light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 BMW 528i. The contact stated that water entered the headlights. The vehicle was taken to new country BMW (1 weston park rd, hartford, CT 06120, (860) 522-6134) where the vehicle diagnosed and it was confirmed that there was water in headlights and may cause an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact researched the failure and stated that water entering the headlights could lead to an electrical failure or fire. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.

Headlight wiring is shorting out due to the plastic coating on the wiring degrading. This issue is currently only affecting the daytime running lights but has caused a short in the headlight system which, without repair, will eventually affect the headlights. This is a serious safety concern because a short in one headlight can lead to a failure of the entire system leaving me without headlights. This issue is apparently caused by wiring which degrades in higher heat which should never have been installed in a headlight assembly.

When I attempted to install new low beam, high beam, and angel eye bulbs I discovered that all the protective coating on the wires inside the headlight assembly was missing or crumbling off. These exposed wires are a certain fire hazard. Any attempt to repair the wire coating resulted in more coating crumbling off, exposing yet more of the wire.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various speeds, the hid (high intensity discharge) headlight malfunctioned. The contact stated that there was a complete loss of functionality on both the driver's side front, and the passenger's side left. BMW of dallas located at 6200 lemmon Ave, dallas, texas 75209 (972) 763-5528 was contacted via voicemail regarding the failure. In addition, the vehicle was taken to o'reilly auto parts, located at 4404 matlock rd, arlington, texas (817) 465-5054 to be assessed. The contact stated that the passenger's side front headlight caught fire outside of the property. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle initially, and after exiting the vehicle the contact realized that the passenger's side front headlight was on fire. A police report was not filed. A store employee extinguished the fire. The fire department was not made aware of the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000. Ad.

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Headlight wiring inside headlight assembly is deteriorating badly. The protective coating is cracking and flaking off leaving the exposed copper core which in turn shorts out the lights. Possible fire hazard as well.

Replaced headlight bulb, passenger side, for the second time, within the past year, and about the fifth time (driver side and passenger side; headlight bulb and angel eye bulb) since we have owned the vehicle (purchased certified pre-owned from a BMW dealership, houston, TX). And the cause of the problem is inferior wiring insulation. The wiring insulation is deteriorating causing the bulbs to prematurely burn out and a possible fire hazard. The replacement bulbs are purchased from a local BMW store. They are not non-oem bulbs and they are not cheap. BMW needs to replace the entire headlight unit.

Headlights. . . . Angel eyes both sides burned off problem with electric sockets I would think!!! this is happening too a lot of BMW as reserch!.

Wiring inside headlight assemblies flaking off leaving bare wires.

I purchased a used 2008 BMW 528i mid-January of 2017. It was well maintained, a single owner vehicle with just over 60k miles. It has a clean carfax and a well documented history of regular maintenance at a BMW dealership in orlando, FL. After having the vehicle for just over 3 weeks, the passenger side day time running lamp went out. I received a "malfunction indicator lamp" (mil) on the dash so I investigated. Being at home and the vehicle in the garage, I removed the cover to the associated bulb, I noticed bare wiring that was associated with the plug-in connector (there are two wires). I thought this unusual and strange. I subsequently replaced the bulb but that did not repair the fault. Since the insulation on the faulty wiring was in contact with each other, it was providing a ground and shorting out the bulb. This could represent a potential for causing a fire and hazardous situation. Further research via the internet (forums), I was astounded at the amount of consumers who have expressed concern to BMW about this problem. Hella is the manufacturer of the headlight assembly for BMW. I am unsure at this time if BMW has expressed concern to hella of the potential liability associated with their substandard wiring in the headlight assembly. It appears over a 5-8 year period of use that the insulation is being subjected to high temperatures that cause brittleness, fractures and finally degrade to where the wiring becomes exposed. BMW is aware of this issue but does not appear concerned or motivated to resolve this problem. I am sure that there concerns revolve around profit margins, but I feel where safety is of concern, money should not be the reason for not correcting a problem. I respectfully request that investigation be conducted in order to discern the potential impact to consumers should this problem not be corrected by the manufacturer.

Insulation covering headlight wiring cracks off leaving large amounts of bare areas. This resulted in electrical shorts, draining battery, erratic electrical system behavior, blown headlight bulbs, and an intermittent burning smell in my car.

Headlights: wire insulation on head light cannon plugs is retracting from wires. This could cause an system electrical problem or fire.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the inside of the headlight housing became abnormally foggy. The bulb also looked as if it was foggy and busted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacture was not notified about the possible default. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

I have a 1999 BMW 528it wagon. Until a month ago my husband had a 1994 BMW 318ic. All four headlight lenses in these cars became quite filmy, and have been for some time, which I believe to be a significant safety hazard, as it diminished the ability to see at night. These cars were not antiques, and the safety equipment should hold up for a minimum of 10-15 years, in my opinion. Will you please make BMW do something to remedy this situation at the company's expense, not the owner's? I have a 1989 Volvo, and its lenses are still fine, so this is not something that happens in all cars.

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Headlight no longer will stay in alignment light shines down not out on road. This is not the result of any accident.

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