Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems |
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that the while driving the vehicle, the rear drivers side brake light failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side brake light needed to be replaced. Read details...
I opened the drivers side panel to replace the bulbs but found that the drivers side brake light housing was burned and melted and needed to be replaced. After looking over other lightening complaints, it seems as though this is a common issue with the 2008 BMW X5 and a potential fire hazard. Read details...
Airbag light is on for passenger and fuel injectors messed up. This is a 2008 and other ones had recalls. I don’t understand why mine did not lights are flickering a little bit and before it was smoking really bad and I had to get that fixed. Read details...