BMW X3 exterior lighting problems by year
57 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 16 X3 model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 10 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 X3 | 3 | 9% | — | |
| 2021 X3 | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 2020 X3 | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 2019 X3 | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2018 X3 | 5 | 7% | — | |
| 2017 X3 | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2016 X3 | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2015 X3 | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2014 X3 | 7 | 8% | — | |
| 2013 X3 | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2011 X3 | 10 | 9% | — | |
| 2008 X3 | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2007 X3 | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 X3 | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2005 X3 | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 X3 | 6 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.