Brake Light problems of the 2005 BMW X5

Three problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2005 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2011

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

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2009

Takata recall my brake light comes on telling me that they do not work. But some times they are still working and some times there are not! when checking the light removed right side bulb (good) put light bulb back in works fine for a week or so. Then it's starts all over again.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2008

The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. The contact stated that the rear brake lights did not work. The dealer stated that the lamp shorted and the wires were burned. The lamp was replaced at an estimated cost of $600. Shortly after the repair, the rear passenger side lamp failed. The failure mileage was 68,383 and current mileage was 72,550. Updated 12/30/08 updated 12/30/08.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2005 BMW X5

Brake Light problems
3
Exterior Lighting problems
2


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