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BMW 128I Lighting problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 128I's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 128I lighting complaints

2011 BMW 128IElectrical systemLights

My car headlights and all inside panel lights went out on the car. I need help because no one seems to can tell me what is wrong and how to get it fixed. I do know that a recall on electric systems happened in october but my car was never fixed. I live in laurel ms. My two front windows stopped working the same time that all lights went out.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11058578
2011 BMW 128IElectrical systemLightsBrakes

Led running lights in passenger side tail lights have failed. Further inspection shows that the circuit board that houses the led tube lights has a malfunction due to poorly soldered circuit board. Left tail lights running light function fails completely (blinker, and brakes are still retained). Led tubes do not light up at all making the car less visible at night.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 10702456
2011 BMW 128IElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

Bmw "third stop lamp" (the break light) does not fit the 1series correctly. They fall off, crack, and disappear frequently. This is a common problem with all 1 series bmw's. As this is a brake light, it is concerning. I believe the part number for this item is (63 25 7164978). Here is a link to the part with a picture {http://bmwetk.Info/parts-catalog/prd/bmw/vt/p/e82/cou/135i%20n54/usa/l/n/2009/06/50622/63/63_1055} thousands of individuals are complaining of this problem. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 10560143

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