Exterior Lighting Problems of BMW M3

BMW M3 owners have reported 10 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW M3


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of BMW M3

The Tail Light Switch problem

The rear lamps in my body panel that house the brake lamp, turn signal, and tail lamp stopped working and needed to be fully replaced. My car is a low mileage vehicle. This same issue was the subject of NHTSA #11v438000.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW M3. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side turn signal failed to illuminate. Additionally, the headlights and dashboard lights would flicker on and off.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

When I put the battery terminals after swapping a new battery, my frm got damaged. No brake or head lights are working, no turn signals, no windows moving etc. It's a safety issue on the road   Read details...




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