6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,800 miles

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problem #5

Sep 212024

528

  • miles
Headlights fill with condensation and cause short circuit and headlight and turn signal malfunction. Headlights fill with condensation and moisture even on sunny summer days. No warnings prior to headlights and turn signals malfunctioning. BMW says to drive with headlights on to dispel condensation but the headlights produce no heat to do so and do not illuminate because circuits are damp and not working.

- Fort Bragg, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012023

528

  • miles
Adaptive lights and turn signal failure. There seems to be a widespread issue with BMWs across all makes and models. The failure of the turn signal creates a safety hazard in that the car is unable to properly signal a change of lanes or turn at stop signs or stop lights. BMW is aware of this defect but has failed to act.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #3

Nov 242023

528

  • miles
Issue with water penetration into adaptive headlights (sealed system) while driving lights can shut off and signals are disabled. Potential major safety issue.

- East Windsor, NJ, USA

problem #2

Feb 012023

528

  • miles
Adaptive headlamp failure including daytime lamp failure from loose headlamp seal that allowed water to infiltrate system. The lights go off at anytime while driving.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 182020

528

  • 64,000 miles
Suddenly the car headlight, taillight and brake light on the passenger side stopped working in middle of night. Only the right indicator works now. Its a big safety issue. I could have had a major accident if it had happened on a busy highway. I think BMW had this issue with some of 3 series models.

- Dallas, TX, USA