2020 Bmw X5 Lights Problems
5 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your driver's side headlight has excessive moisture or condensation building up inside the lens. This was only discovered when you parked the car outside overnight during a move, which is the only time it's spent outside since you've owned it. The headlight may need to be resealed or replaced to prevent water from entering the housing.
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Headlights continually fog up and puddle water in them. It takes a major effort to dry them out. Dealer says they are vented and that they will clear themselves but don't. This is a continual problem and poses a safety issue because of headlight failure.
The front headlight enclosure repeatedly fogs because moisture gets inside. It has just happened again to us. This has been widely reported by BMW owners and is a significant safety issue that BMW has not addressed. In the interest of public safety BMW should recall and replace whatever defective parts cause the problem.
THE AUTO-DIMMING FEATURE OF THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL ON 2020 BMW X5 MODELS IS POORLY IMPLEMENTED, AND UNDER VARIABLE LIGHTING CONDITIONS (CLOUDY, SNOWY, SUNRISE, SUNSET), IT DIMS AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES, SUCH AS WHEN DRIVING TOWARD THE SUN AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET. THIS MAKES THE DISPLAY EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO READ AND UNSAFE. THE AUTO-DIMMING FEATURE FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ONLY APPROPRIATE UNDER NIGHT-DRIVING CONDITIONS.
MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS AS A FUNCTION OF THIS DESIGN FLAW. THE FOLLOWING OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY: DURING DAYTIME DRIVING, WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT TURNED ON, THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL DIM UNDESIRABLY, MAKING THEM DIFFICULT TO READ AND CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR IS MOST PREVALENT ON CLOUDY DAYS AND AT SUNRISE AND SUNSET. THE DIMMING NEEDS TO BE INACTIVE IF HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. IF HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, IT NEEDS TO BE INACTIVE IF BRIGHT LIGHT IS DETECTED THROUGH WINDSHIELD (SUNRISE, SUNSET) -OR- IF BRIGHT LIGHT IS DETECTED INSIDE THE CABIN.