2005 BMW 325I exterior lighting problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 BMW 325I — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Oem zkw xenon projectors burned out over time causing extremely low headlight output during nigh time driving. Extremely low visibility during rain in the night due to significantly low light output. *tr”
filed Feb 18, 2015
“Oem bi-xenon headlights (manufacturer zkw) have a burned out bowl (reflector) that has greatly reduced the amount of light that is produced. Changing bulbs has made no difference. Many other owners have reported the same type of problem in various user forums. *tr”
filed Dec 16, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Exterior LightingCampaign 11V438000 · Aug 26, 2011
Exterior Lighting problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 325I | 44 | 30% |
| 2003 325I | 48 | 24% |
| 2002 325I | 44 | 27% |
| 2001 325I | 23 | 15% |
| 1995 325I | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 325I | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 325I | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 BMW 325I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.