NHTSA Complaint #10967044 — 2011 BMW X3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10967044
Vehicle	2011 BMW X3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 1, 2017
Date Filed	March 19, 2017
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

THE LED TWILIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN ON 2 SEPARATE BMW X3'S I HAVE OWNED FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TAILLIGHTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS REPORTED OVER AND OVER AGAIN BY OTHER OWNERS. IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN THAT IF YOU OWN A BMW X3 F25 (2011-2017) THIS WILL HAPPEN. IT REQUIRES A DIY REPAIR TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE TAILLIGHT ($250-300 EACH.). HTTPS://M.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=JDPBM6CP_YO

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