2008 BMW 535XI exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 BMW 535XI — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“the taillight, blinker and reverse light all went out and when I pulled the components out To check to see if the bulbs are burnt all of the bulbs are perfectly fine, but the aluminum pieces were sparking, and the whole component will not work”
filed May 27, 2024
“Station wagon lift gate has severe wiring failures between the lift gate and body. This problem is well known throught the blog community. Broken wires cause failures, and electrical danger, to the rear lighting system that includes brake, running, back up, and turn signals. Also effected is the…”
filed Feb 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2014
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 535XI
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.