BMW X3 owners have reported 57 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 (32 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 | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems |
I am filing a safety complaint regarding a catastrophic timing chain failure on my 2014 BMW X3 xdrive28i equipped with the n20 engine. While driving, the timing chain and oil pump drive chain failed without warning. 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...
Rear brake light continue to go out intermittently. Vehicle sometimes displays the warning message on the dash only a portion of the time. When the light does come on, it is about 5-10 minutes after starting the car and driving it a few miles. 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...