NHTSA Complaint #11526138 — 2007 BMW 530XI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11526138
Vehicle	2007 BMW 530XI
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 1, 2016
Date Filed	June 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

BMW Headlight wiring on the 530 series is defective. Wire Insulation throughout the headlight assembly crumbles. The design and wire specification were not fit for use. Heat may be an issue but has nothing to do with climate. The vehicle has spent most of its life in Michigan where the problem was first noted when the age of the vehicle was approximately 8 years. High heat within the headlight assembly also caused deterioration of the covering on fiber optic cable. This problem is well known to BMW owners. The bare wires within the headlight housing pose a risk of electrical shorts and potentially fires.

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