Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.
Lights
BMW 325 Lighting problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 325's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
Lighting recalls
Latest 325 lighting complaints
Rear left turn signal blinking fast indicating bad bulb but all bulbs are good. Rear left turn signal bulb has a lower luminous intensity than the other bulbs. Replacing the bulb with a new bulb makes not difference. Right turn signal intermittently blinks fast indicating a bad bulb but all bulbs are working. *Tr
Brake light switch was repaired once under recall. Consumer stated that there was a light coming on that said check brake light circuit. Consumer stated this light constantly came on. *Ak consumer feels the brake switch is also faulty, however dealer will not replace it. *Slc
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data