2007 BMW 335I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 BMW 335I, 2% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Upon car system notification that a headlight malfunction was noted I open the headlight access door on the dynamic projection headlamp to inspect and replace the bulb. At this time I noticed large amounts exposed wiring going from the connector to the main harness. As I continued to inspect the wiring the insulating material around the wires continued to crumble exposing more wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10789135, filed 2015-11, 107,000 miles“The wiring inside the headlight housing is deteriorating. The plastic sheathing has become brittle from the heat, and is falling apart, exposing the conductor. This is creating the risk of an electrical fire or damage to the electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #10969986, filed 2017-04, 52,650 miles“Left headlight control module unit for xenon bulb stopped working on 2007 Bmw 335I which caused the low beam xenon headlight bulb to go out at night. Many other Bmw owners are reporting the same problem on the same side (left). Type in Bmw 335I headlight control module and someone posting that their left side went out, is the first hit on google and many other posts I have seen also state the left side control module failed and their left headlight went out. It is a safety issue and a consumer protection issue as the cost to replace is $1100+.”
NHTSA complaint #10586067, filed 2014-05, 77,000 miles“The coating on the angel.eye wiring is made to deteriorate (environmental purposes) but leads to shorting out. Now my angel eyes don't turn on. Wiring needs to be replaced. Could possibly cause a fire I would assume as the live wires have no coating. Multiple forums talk about this issue and lots of drivers experience this. It is a hazzard and possible fire instigator the same as the blower motor wiring which does have a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11559984, filed 2023-12“I know it is a fairly well known issue as looking into a few forums and you can find for yourself. I have a 2007 335I coupe e92 with a around 104k miles and as I know it is far out of warranty the problem I am having should not be something that should happen. Inside of the headlight housing all of the wires start to wither away and short out against each other causing your headlights not to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185725, filed 2019-03Related service bulletins
- 10148275Apr 1, 2014"One or Both Xenon Headlights Aiming Downwards. CAUSE Both sides are aiming downwards: * The most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 335I
122 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 335I
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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