2010 BMW M3 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 BMW M3, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
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.
“The oem wiring insulation in the headlight housing has flaked off. The bare wires caused an electrical short when I replaced a light bulb. Bmw says that the only repair is to replace the entire housing for $2100. This will need to be done on the other side eventually, as the insulation is deteriorating in that housing as well. I have read online that this is a common problem in many different models because of the type of wiring that was specified by Bmw just does not hold up under higher temperatures. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000488, filed 2017-06, 54,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10149344Apr 1, 2013Headlight Washer Nozzle Cover Sticks Out.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW M3
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW M3
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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