2019 BMW X3 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 BMW X3, 4% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,950 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 issue is becoming more systemic and occurs more often. Issue is as follows: 1) while driving, digital instrumentation will go completely blank for a period of time. This includes speedometer, tachometer, clock, cruise control information. Basically, anything that is on the screen disappears. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289192, filed 2019-12, 6,500 miles“Headlights flash on and off for no apparent reason which is distracting to other drivers both in front of me or approaching my vehicle. This has happened dozens of times now most recently 4/19/24 but I first noticed it more than a year ago. Headlights also go on and off and start to self level multiple times after car has been turned off. This has happend on a number of occasions as well. Normally the rotary light switch is always set in the AUTO position in my car .”
NHTSA complaint #11584200, filed 2024-04“Headlights cycle on and off. Does this frequently. Checked on BMW site Bimmerpost and other people have had the same problem. Google 2019 BMW x3 headlights tuning off and on after shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #11621499, filed 2024-10“The headlights will flicker on and off randomly. They will also go from low beams to high beams randomly. This is with the headlights switch set to automatic. I've never tried any other settings.”
NHTSA complaint #11516878, filed 2023-04Related 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.
- 10190862Mar 1, 2021LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED: The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3
47 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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