Exterior Lighting Problems of BMW Z8

BMW Z8 owners have reported 3 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW Z8

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tail Light problems
2
Tail Light Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of BMW Z8

The Tail Light problem

The contact owns a 2002 BMW Z8. While stationary, the tail lights illuminated intermittently and were not steady. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 23,400.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2002 BMW Z8. The contact stated that the tail lights failed intermittently several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tail lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.   Read details...




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