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BMW 530 Lighting problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 530'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 530 lighting complaints

1999 BMW 530Lights

The low beam driver'ss ide headlamp continues to fail. They have replaced the halogen bulb, the bulb holder, and the lamp lights for a few minutes and then fails intermittently. They cannot find the problem.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 722790
1997 BMW 530Lights

Interior multifunction display not functioning correctly. Car 2.5 Yrs old. Dealer diagnoses, moisture getting into unit, replacement cost $650. Environment seals failing. Should this be a manufacturing defect?

Filed Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 707960

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

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