2004 BMW 325I lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 45 complaints for the 2004 BMW 325I, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
I have a major BMW problem. It currently has a service bulletin # si b 63 03 06 lights but BMW will not fix this out of warranty even though they knew about this when my car was under warranty and I was supposed to get full services. I want a formal investigation.
Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals have shorted out on the rear of the vehicle 2 times even though it has been repaired. Happens to both sides of the car, but only in the rear. It keeps burning through the plug / connector and shorting out.
Other problems reported for the 2004 BMW 325I
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints