NHTSA ODI #11663898

2021 BMW X3 Complaint

Electrical System / Exterior Lighting

Filed May 30, 2025 · Incident date March 1, 2025

Vehicle
2021 BMW X3
Component(s)
Electrical System / Exterior Lighting
Complaint filed
May 30, 2025
Date of incident
March 1, 2025
Reported VIN
5UXTY5C06M9

Owner's description

The passenger side daylight running light stopped functioning. I called BMW dealership while it was still under warranty and was told that if it was simply a light needing replacement it would be $500. At the next oil change I had a diagnostic test done and was told that the modules for both daylight running lights had overheated and melted and that a headlight also would need replacement. The cost of this was quoted at $4,200. This is a huge safety concern as this could easily cause an electrical fire. BMW was contacted and refused to cover the cost as it was 2000 miles out of warranty when the oil was changed.

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