NHTSA Complaint #11587192 — 2013 BMW 535I

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11587192
Vehicle	2013 BMW 535I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 8, 2023
Date Filed	May 6, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Headlight Assembly has issues with the seal and condensation can/does enter the headlight assembly rendering the functionality of the headlight as suspect. Without proper lighting and condensation in front of the headlight which greatly impacts/effects the clarity and visibility of objects in the front of the car creating a safety issue. The cost to replace/repair these assemblies is excessive and is a widespread problem across multiple BMW models/years.

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