Headlights Problems of BMW M3

BMW M3 owners have reported 4 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW M3 based on all problems reported for the M3.

1 Headlights problem of the 2009 BMW M3

Failure Date: 07/01/2021

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. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the electrical wiring insulation was frayed and damaged. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

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2 Headlights problem of the 2004 BMW M3

Failure Date: 04/12/2017

Wiring problem with factory headlights. This issue causes headlights to flicker and eventually turn off. It happens while the vehicle is in motion and sitting still.

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3 Headlights problem of the 2010 BMW M3

Failure Date: 02/26/2017

The oem wiring insulation in the headlight housing has flaked off. The bare wires caused an electrical short when I replaced a light bulb. BMW says that the only repair is to replace the entire housing for $2100. This will need to be done on the other side eventually, as the insulation is deteriorating in that housing as well. I have read online that this is a common problem in many different models because of the type of wiring that was specified by BMW just does not hold up under higher temperatures. Knowing that it will be subject to higher temperatures in the engine compartment is a design oversight and will lead to dangerous malfunctions when operating the vehicle. It is just a matter of time.

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4 Headlights problem of the 2003 BMW M3

Failure Date: 07/30/2012

My car was in a collision where the driver of car 1 was making a turn into the main street , she turned too wide and could not complete the turn and decided to back up. . She slammed into my car ,damage was left front bumper ,broken parking light, damage left front fender , xenon headlight module,(causes the left head light to turn of sometimes) and the air bag light came on , diagnosis found drivers seat belt tensioner fault ,since there was the impact on the drivers side. The driver of car 1 was cited for he incident and also for driving on a learners permit alone. State farm only covered the body repair and declined the repair of the air bag and the head light. I am concerned about the safety of any one inside this car if there was any reason for the deployment of the air bag and it did not deploy at the time. My car was in perfect condition before this accident. I would like to have my car repaired and feel safe driving.

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Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW M3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
4
Tail Light Switch problems
4
Exterior Lighting problems
1


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