Problems with headlights and lights on BMW: affected models and engines
In 6 models from BMW there are 6 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: water in the headlights, inner rear light clusters that can come loose (early-year units) and rear lights that may come off (production from October 2018 to January 2019).
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the BMW models it appears in.
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with headlights and lights do BMW cars have?
In 6 models from BMW there are 6 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: water in the headlights, inner rear light clusters that can come loose (early-year units) and rear lights that may come off (production from October 2018 to January 2019). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which BMW models have the most problems with headlights and lights?
BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 (1 fault), BMW X3 F25 (1 fault), BMW Serie 6 F12/F13 (1 fault) and BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer F45 (1 fault).