BMW X3 owners have reported 59 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
I am reporting a serious safety-related failure involving my 2018 BMW X3. While I was driving on highway [xxx] in [xxx] on xxx, the vehicle suddenly lost electrical power and became disabled while I was traveling in active highway traffic. Read details...
There is a faulty chip in the tail light. This causes a failure of the tail light with no advanced warning. Typically when a bulb goes out the driver will get a warning in the gauge cluster. This faulty chip prevents the warning. Read details...
As I was making a 10 minute drive, on a highway about 30 minutes before dark, it just started to snow. Suddenly all of the front sensors started to flash "trouble" on the dash. I checked the front of the car and ice had formed over the sensors and headlights. Read details...
Left turn signal malfunctioning while driving on the street and highway- warning messages of malfunctioning of turn signal appears on panel. This error occurred Tuesday August 20th 2019, will be taking car for repair this weekend. Read details...
All wiring inside of both headlight assemblies are brittle to the touch. I had a light come on in the dash for a light bulb out and upon getting ready to replace the drivers low beam headlight, I learned all the wire coating was flacked off and caused a ground. Read details...