Brake Light Problems of BMW X5

Right inner brake light assembly on hatchback is prone to water damage which resulted in corrosion of led contacts resulting in failure of the assembly. Loss of function was evident as this taillight went entirely dark and required replacement.

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Brake lights are failing causing a major safety issue. BMW issued a service bulletin on this problem (sb-10040177-8428 / si b63 10 09) in March 2011. This vehicle has been serviced by the BMW dealership many many times, but the service bulletin was never mentioned or executed. Warning lights appear on the dash - issue is present both moving and stationary. Https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2013/sb-10040177-8428. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2013/sb-10040177-8428. Pdf.

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My 2009 X5 with 127000 miles recently indicated a burnt out brake light. While replacing the light, I found the rear upper right brake light was burnt out, the taillight itself is melted, and the socket is severely melted and scorched. On further investigation, the opposite side (left/driver's side) was also melted! checking online, this appears to be a common problem. I am afraid this could be a fire hazard and was surprised to learn there is not an outstanding recall on the taillights for this vehicle.

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. Two weeks later the rear passenger side brake light failed. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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(dealer info jft) the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that a warning light on the instrument panel indicated the rear drivers side brake light had malfunctioned. After removing the brake light assembly it was discovered that the bulb housing had melted and was damaged. The vehicle was taken to the local BMW dealer BMW of las vegas who diagnosed that the entire brake light assembly would need to be replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was also informed that the rear passenger side brake light that also experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. While driving at an unknown speed, another driver alerted the contact that the rear passenger side brake light failed to operate. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v152000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was unknown.

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The "check brake light" warning light came on. It continued to persist even after I replaced the bulb. This has happened before to both brake lights (driver and passenger sides). I replaced both taillight assemblies 6 months ago to solve the problem. The occurrence of the problem is an indication of a design flaw and not due to poor maintenance. In searching the internet there seems to be a large number of X5 owners have experienced the same issue. Please help with making ibm recall and fix this issue. Thank you, eric tran.

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I had the light bulb sensor illuminate in my car. I brought the car to the local BMW dealer for light bulb replacement. The rear parking brake lenses are fused to the parking brake light bulbs. The light bulb can not be removed. There is a possibility of this lens catching on fire there are marks on the lens cover that shows this. I spoke to BMW north America and they would not replace. This is a safety issue it could catch on fire. I can not replace the bulb without replacing both lenses. My car will now not pass inspection in my state due to this issue. .

My passenger side light keeps burning out causing my brake light not to work. When I went home my husband found out the socket that holds the light was burnt. There are many X5 owners with this problem, this could be very dangerous. There should be a recall for these vehicles with these unsafe recurring problems!!.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that the rear driver's side brake light malfunctioned. The bulb holder had turned black and was slightly melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 52,200.

My brake lights were out. BMW has indicated that both sockets have melted to the point that they can't remove anything without breaking things. I did some research online and found that people have had this same thing and fires have started. Worth investigating!.

A brake lamp malfunction light came on the dash board for, at first the left brake light, then later the right brake light. I opened the panel to replace the bulbs only to find that in both sides, the brake light housings were melted because the bulbs were so hot. The taillight housing were burned black and melted. This was less than an inches from the electrical wiring. I was surprised there wasn't a fire inside both panels. As goodwill, and to retain my loyalty, BMW of alexandria replaced both at no charge. Each assembly cost $500, and I needed two. Customers should check to ensure this is not happening in their car before it is too late.

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

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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. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that there was a short within the brake light system and both wiring harnesses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 BMW X5. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights were inoperable. The dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

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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.

The brake lights are intermittently inoperable. Changed bulbs with same results. Appears to be corroded and/or burned contacts on the lamp assembly.

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.

Consumer called complaining about rear brake lights staying on all the time. Brake lights would stay on ,and consumer was almost rear ended three times. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they could not find the cause of problem, but will still try to find it.