Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 BMW X5

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW X5


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 BMW X5

The Turn Signal problem

Today I brought my BMW X5 to dealer because the warning light goes on and off indicating a problem with the rear brake lights. Dealer said that the bulb holder had failed because of excessive heat melting the bulb holder.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW X5. The contact stated that both brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where both brake light bulbs and holders were replaced; however, the failure recurred.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem

I own a 2001 BMW X5 with 65,000 miles and a couple of days ago I pulled over to the side of the road to repair a flat tire. When I went to turn on the hazard lights they would not work at all. Obviously this is extremely dangers. Today I started the car and the hazards started blinking on their own.   Read details...


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