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BMW Electrical System Problems

BMW owners have reported 2,597 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the most common problems related the electrical system of BMW vehicles. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,843 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (216 problems).

Statistics of Electrical System Related Problems of BMW Cars:

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
1,843
Wiring problems
216
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
65
Car Will Not Start problems
59
Battery Cable problems
52
Software problems
39
Battery problems
39
Battery Dead problems
28
Ignition problems
26
Instrument Panel problems
25
Trunk Wiring problems
21
Power Door Locks Not Working problems
21
Starter problems
18
Horn Assembly problems
16
Ignition Coils Failure problems
15
Underhood Wiring problems
15
Ignition Switch problems
13
Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems
11
Dash Wiring problems
11
Ignition Module problems
10
Electrical Failure problems
10
Computer Failure problems
7
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems
6
Dashboard Failed problems
6
Starter Solenoid problems
5
Back Up Alarm problems
4
Anti-theft Controller problems
3
Mass Air Flow Sensor problems
3
Instrument Panel Failure problems
2
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems
2
Battery Propulsion System problems
2
12v/24v/48v Battery Cables problems
1
Instrument Cluster/panel problems
1
Car Will Not Accelerate problems
1
12v/24v/48v Battery problems
1

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