This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The drivers headlight has developed significant condensation on its interior caused by a failed seal which in turn damaged or short-circuited the modules disabling my daytime running light, low beam, high beam, and turn signal
Driver side headlight has an extreme condensation issue. Especially after it rains or using a car wash. The condensation leaks into the control light module, which makes the turn signal, parking lamp and the adaptive light to all fail.
Lighting system malfunction appeared on the dashboard during 1st week of April 2020. It affected battery consumption, turn indicators, window controls, headlight controls, lock/unlock confirmation... the dealership suggested faulty footwell module needs replacement, cost approx. $1323+tax. A warranty extension document found on the internet for footwell module lists all models except mine. Https://bimmerscan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/B012016-1.pdf
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated that there was an extreme amount of condensation in the driver's side headlamp. Grayson BMW (10671 parkside dr., knoxville, tn 37922, (865) 693-4555) diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced at a cost of $8,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
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- Moore, SC, USA