2014 BMW 320I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 BMW 320I, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently purchased vehicle. After about a week, had issues with both headlights and one brake light. I replaced all the bulbs. About another week later, headlights work but notifications pop up saying front left and right headlamp malfunction. Rear right brake lamp after replacing bulb however is malfunctioning only after changing it out 1-2 weeks earlier.”
NHTSA complaint #11165516, filed 2019-01, 133,000 miles“Parking lights and headlights malfunction then turn back on. This happens during the day and during the night. I have changed the light bulbs 3 times and still the problem persist. The problem is dangerous and seems to be a malfunction with the equipment installed by Bmw. Vehicle does this while stationary and while driving. This is very dangerous as it does turn off during the night while driving and can cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11325629, filed 2020-05, 56,000 miles“Tail lights showed up as a malfunction on the console, I thought it was a bad bulb so I replaced it but while doing so I noticed that the harness and pin from the bulb holder was melt. The weird part about this is that only 1 pin was burnt, after doing research and I found out that this was a common issue with other Bmw. I spoke with many other owners on forums and they experienced the same issue, this isn't just isolated to the 2014 Bmw 320xi but other Bmw vehicles seem to have the same flaws. Other also reported that even after replacing the housing and harness but the issue occurred again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252527, filed 2019-08“The contact owns a 2014 Bmw 320I. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the plug and pins and tail light assembly needed to be replaced due to the wiring harness being melted. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11258392, filed 2019-09, 48,000 miles“Headlamp malfunction shows up on dash to include cruise control malfunction , rear view camera malfunction, brake light and lights either turn on or flicker”
NHTSA complaint #11151734, filed 2018-11Related recalls
- 15V520000Aug 17, 2015BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October…Covers: BMW 320I 2012–2015, 328I 2012–2015, 335XI 2012–2015 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
- 10212780Apr 1, 2022Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service…
- 10161571May 1, 2019The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting…
- 10160289Apr 1, 2019DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps…
- 10160220Apr 1, 2019DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps…
- 10159138Mar 1, 2019DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps…
- 10136355Mar 1, 2018HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
- 10154856Feb 1, 2018DELIVERY STOP REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly; oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail…
- 10136736Dec 1, 2017REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILURE: Exterior rear lights do not work.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 320I
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 320I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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