Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2011 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems |
The motherboard in the vehicles rear tail lights and reverse lights goes bad which will cause the led lights to go out. There is no way to replace the led lights without replacing the whole light assembly. This is an issue and it is known by BMW. Read details...
Rear taillights leds are used when light switch is set to park lights and the led are very prone to failure (search youtube for X3 led failure, many cases reported there) this can lead you to driving without any lights on rear of the car living you prone to a rear end collision. . . Read details...
The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of Read details...