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2014 Bmw 328i Xdrive Lights Problems

7 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2021Dec 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2022

The left rear turn signal stopped working. Along with the left brake light. Currently getting the part fixed that is causing the issue. Part is being melted by something. Yes there has been warning lamps and messages.

NHTSA #: 11478281
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2021

I RECEIVED DASHBOARD WARNINGS THAT MY LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL WERE NOT WORKING. THIS WARNINGS WERE INTERMITTENT. I CHANGED THE BULBS, BUT THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I THEN LOOKED AND THE CONNECTOR TO THE LIGHT HOUSING AND SAW THAT PIN #3 HAD MELTED/CORRODED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR, AND THAT ON A PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL . THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A DESIGN DEFECT AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY BMW. THE CONSUMER COST IS IN THE HIGH HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AT: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2017/MC-10136736-9999.PDF

NHTSA #: 11395184
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2018

WAS GETTING WARNINGS ABOUT LEFT REAR BRAKE AND TURN LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING FOR MONTHS THAT WOULD TURN ON AND THEN GO AWAY. ON CHRISTMAS DAY THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN LIGHT FOR LEFT REAR CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I WENT AND BOUGHT BULBS TO REPLACE THEM SINCE AT THAT POINT THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER WORKING (INSTEAD OF A WARNING THAT WOULD COME ON THEN GO RIGHT BACK OFF ONCE THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED OR LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS USED). I TOOK THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY OFF TO REPLACE THE BULBS AND ONCE I DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS I DISCOVERED THAT THE GROUND PIN WAS MELTED OFF THE TAIL LIGHT SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR AND STUCK INTO THE WIRING HARNESSES. I HAVE NEVER MADE AN NHTSA COMPLAINT BEFORE, BUT FELT THIS WAS DANGEROUS BETWEEN THE FACT THAT 1 IT PULLED ENOUGH CURRENT TO MELT THE WIRING PIN INTO THE HARNESS AND 2 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOST REAR BRAKE TAIL AND TURN LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

NHTSA #: 11163977
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

FAULT IN AIRBAG ON SCREEN, COMES ON AND OFF. STARTED AROUND 61,513 MILES. EXACT MESSAGE "FAULT IN AIRBAG, BELT RENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER. FEW DAYS LATER, CHECK ENGINE COMES ON, ALONG WITH HIGH RPM'S, WHILE STRUGGLING TO ACCELERATE. 12/10/2018 ENGINE IS EXTREMELY LOUD AND DROPPING OFF AT DEALER. ALSO BACK TAIL LIGHTS HAVE MOISTURE, BACK PASSENGER WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. DRIVER SIDE NOW NEEDS REPLACING.

NHTSA #: 11160759
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2018

I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V520000. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH BMW AND NHTSA ABOUT IT BUT TTGHEY HAVE SAID MYVIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PROBLEM. I HAVE SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH BMW BUT WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL.

NHTSA #: 11080676
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Nov 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PATRICK BMW (700 E GOLF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT CASING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO AVAILABLE REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 11048011
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Filed: Mar 2014

ONE OF THE REAR RIDE HEIGHT SENSORS CONTROLLING THE ADAPTIVE XENON HEADLIGHTS FAILED (BOLT BROKE). THIS CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO AIM DOWN AT THE LIMIT OF THEIR ADJUSTMENT, EFFECTIVELY GIVING THE DRIVER ONLY 20 OR SO FEET OF VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. WE HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS TO GET ANY REASONABLY VISIBILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY. *TR

NHTSA #: 10568732

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