Problem with electrical system. Left rear brake, tail and turn indicator lights would go on/off. I replaced the bulbs, but there was a loose wire someplace. If the wires/connectors were wiggled, the lights would come on until a bump in the road or I closed the trunk. I reported this to BMW and but my VIN number was not on the recall list, even though I had the same symptoms. BMW did repair the problem as a one time good will gesture. Additional VIN's may need to be added to the recall.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

The issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring. These components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system. BMW issued a technical service bulletin.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

Rear tail lamp on left and right side go out and come out intermittently. Started at 80,000 miles and has gotten much worse now at 110,000.

- Napa, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the tail lights, brake lights and blinker lights were failing sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the bulbcarriers, connectors, and wiring were burned out. There were no ground wires present which were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 94,380 and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 03/31/11 updated 05/09/11

- Berkeley , CA, USA

Instrument panel displays picture of car in orange, along with left, right or both tail lights. This was intermittent, but recently became permanent. Left turn signal indicator also flashes quickly. Left tail light assembly is not operating (no tail, brake light or turn signal light).

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

2005 BMW 320I. Tail light indicator warning came on. Turns out the wire was melted around the metal where the wire plugs into tail light!! very expensive to fix!

- Truro, 00, USA