2001 BMW 325I lights problems

Filed Oct 4, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

I am having a major electrical short in my trunk area affecting my critical tail lights functionalities and common trunk function. I cannot use my turning signals or brake lights or lights in general when driving my vehicle from the rear my lights are not operable. This is a huge safety concern and risk that’s need to be recalled affecting millions I'm for certain. Along with that I am having steering issue with my steering rack called “steering Wander”. Not being able to control you vehicle with supreme confidence is a issue which can easily lead to collisions.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Faulty tail lights- the right tail bulb assembly on the car got so hot it melted along with the plug. I called the bmw hot line 800‑525‑7417, they informed me that the car had 2 recalls for airbags, also told me that the car had a faulty tail lite repair in 2002. I trailered the car on 4/11/18 to sewell grapevine bmw, where scott lord in the service dept took it in. I ask for them to find out also about the tail light assembly melting & I left the part with the car. On 4/11/18 I rented the same trailer & went to pickup the car, (I live 40 mls from there). Upon talking with mr. Lord, the 2 recalls where performed & he said the technician left brochures in the car on how the melted tail light is repaired & that the car is too old for them to do it. First off, thanks to the federal safety agency web site, I learned that there where 210,000 of these cars recalled for the same problem, beginning with the year of this car. 2nd, I 've never known a recall to expire until fixed. I called bmw recall back 5/2/18 & she said no recalls are showing now & that I'd have to contact the federal safety agency, so here I am, do they fix it, or should I contact a lawyer? Thank you the federal safety agency! I'm glad there was not a can of gas in the trunk

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Lights · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. While driving various speeds, both rear lights failed. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 190,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. When the brake pedal was depressed, the passenger side tail light became inoperable. In addition, the headlights flashed independently without warning. The contact also stated that the headlights became inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · CA

Right side rear lights burned out replaced bulbs nothing happened unplugged the harness to find #4 prong completely burned away on car checked the left side and the same thing is happening it is getting hot and looks like it is ready to burn out also.

Filed Mar 3, 2013 · Lights · 177,600 miles · SC

I own a 2001 bmw 325i. The ground wires for the tail light assembly burned out, causing the lights to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The repairs would include adding a ground wire to the tail light assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised teh contact that there were no recalls for his vehicle and offered no other assistance.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · CA

Headlights flicker on and off while driving. Tail lights and brake lights non-functional. I believe this is an issue related to previous recall of bmw's recalled in the federal safety agency campaign number 11v438000. I called bmw which told me my car was not covered under that recall. I believe that it should be.

Filed Jan 6, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · TN

Right side tail lights failed in the manner described in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v438000. This vehicle was manufactured in 2000-10-30 and that campaign applies to vehicles manufactured after 09-2001.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Lights · 137,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. The contact stated that his dashboard began to illuminate indicating light failure and immediately after the contact turned the headlights on and they began to flash. The contact was able to remedy the failure by unplugging the rear brake assembly. The contact was informed of a recall for this failure but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included. The failure and current mileage was 137,000. ...updated 10/17/12

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Brakes, Lights · GA

A friend was following me home and nearly ran in back of me because she said I didn't brake , I told her I did , but a warning light came on in my car, so I went to purchase more bulbs, the bulb worked for a couple of hours, then the warning light came back on, then days later the other one , I took to mechanic, he found that a part in the housing had burned all the way down, and that I should check on recalls, because it's no fault of mine... I checked recalls and found that there were problems with the housing that houses the brake and signal lights, beginning with 2002... My car is a 325i 2001, I feel that this year should be included in the current recall, I researched online, and found that I am not the only one with a 2001 bmw325i with the same problem as the current recall... This could definitely cause an accident, with the housing working one minute and out the next , really think this should be included immediately... I was pulled over by an officer stating I didn't signal, but I did, the signal worked in car, but didn't outside ...