Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2005 BMW X5

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Light problems
3
Exterior Lighting problems
2

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2005 BMW X5

The Brake Light problem

Resistance in the electrical contacts on rear brake light is causing my brake light to intermittent stop working.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Both taillight housing circuit boards shorts out. Burns between housing and adapter . Thus causes a break in the circuit and you don't have any taillights. This is a safety concern and is illegal to go with no taillights.   Read details...


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