2017 BMW 540I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 BMW 540I, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Daytime Running Lights on the driver's side are malfunctioning. Connection between headlight housing and the daytime running lights are melted. Dealer found faults stored for headlight malfunction. They recommended replacing headlighthousing and LED module. The dealer has reproduced and confirmed the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11508279, filed 2023-02“Daytime running lights are dim or discolored. SIB 63 04 was issued acknowledging the problem, however repairs are only covered under the new vehicle warranty. In most cases, the issue occurs after the new vehicle warranty has expired.”
NHTSA complaint #11570336, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10252031Mar 14, 2024One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10239611Jun 1, 2023Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam…
- 10235200Mar 1, 2023One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10212786Apr 1, 2022The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument…
- 10200241Jun 1, 2021One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10190863Mar 1, 2021AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM DOES NOT DIM AUTOMATICALLY: The automatic high beams may not automatically dim to low beams.
- 10190861Mar 1, 2021REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The CID displays "Left brake light faulty.
- 10188950Feb 1, 2021REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The rear brake light will continue to work without error.
- 10188949Feb 1, 2021BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS LIT AFTER BRAKE PEDAL RELEASE: The trunk-mounted brake light remains lit for several seconds after the brake pedal is released.
- 10186226Dec 1, 2020?DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module and light tube inside the…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 BMW 540I
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW 540I
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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