2007 BMW 530XI: headlights failing or too dim

7 of the 67 complaints about the 2007 BMW 530XI describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 10%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2007
7
2006
7

What owners say

Filed Jul 31, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · NJ · fire

The front Xenon Headlight Wiring protective plastic coating has degraded and prematurely failed on both headlight assemblies. This caused headlight bulb shorting and poses a potential fire hazard in the front engine compartment of the vehicle. The wiring used in the headlight assemblies was not up to proper standards and failed. The wiring used in other areas of the engine bay seems to be okay. The internal headlight wiring appears to be supplied by the OEM Headlight Manufacturer (HELLA) and does not seem to be up to proper standards to prevent the plastic protective coating from failing over time. This should not be considered a "wear item" as electrical wiring is used throughout millions of much older vehicles without incident.

Filed Jun 9, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · FL

BMW Headlight wiring on the 530 series is defective. Wire Insulation throughout the headlight assembly crumbles. The design and wire specification were not fit for use. Heat may be an issue but has nothing to do with climate. The vehicle has spent most of its life in Michigan where the problem was first noted when the age of the vehicle was approximately 8 years. High heat within the headlight assembly also caused deterioration of the covering on fiber optic cable. This problem is well known to BMW owners. The bare wires within the headlight housing pose a risk of electrical shorts and potentially fires.

Filed Apr 26, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · MI

Headlight wiring has disintegrated and making headlight short

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Lights · 139,901 miles · MI · fire

My headlight was emitting smoke, upon closer investigation I can see the wires were red hot and the plastic coating was on fire, no apparent reason is know for the cause of this incident.

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · KY

Headlights went crazy 4x4 lights came on took into a tech and found code 93b3 steering angle failure.. Found campaign si b 34 05 06 from bmw rec a problem with steering angle sensor. My car falls in the date range but not VIN number .. The bulletin states that the VIN should not be the deciding factor on repairs....

Filed May 31, 2011 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · MI

Water collects in spare tire well, battery well, and passenger front headlight, causing massive electrical failure. First occurrence was 2009 after ownership of this used bmw 2006 530xi wagon from the bmw dealership. The second occurrence was 23 may 2011.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Electrical · 54,816 miles · MA · fire

A 2007 bmw 530xi caught fire shortly after it was started. The lamp control module burned, causing sparks, smoke, and burning various parts. The mechanic at chambers bmw said that the left front head light collected moisture, and the lights drain clogged. The accumulated moisture caused the fire. The car has ahistory of electrical problems. In dec. 2008, 1 year prior to the fire, the rear sunroof drain clogged, causing water to collect in the spare tire well. It caused the tire pressure light to falsely signal, as rdc module had burned out. There were other electrical problems, which required a radio replacement. A few days before the fire, the dashboard signal for engine overheating went on during a cold winter day. We towed the car to the dealer who claimed he fixed it. Two days after we got the car back, my wife turned it on, started to drive, and the fire started.