Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2004 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems |
Insulation on wiring inside the headlight assembly is cracking and falling off wiring harness causing a short and blown fuse while driving on city street. Read details...
The lamps in the rear tail light assembly do not work. The connection is corroded. Similar item was under a recall for 2002-05 3 series sedans (BMW recall campaign 11v-438) and this X3 shares many components with the sedan. The lighting assembly/connector is suspected to be one of them. Read details...
On January 23, 2012 after a whole weekend of downpour rain, I get into my X3 to notice water on the center console (near my cup holder) I look up and notice the water is dripping from the top middle console (where the moon roof control, air bag button and sos call button are located). Read details...