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Exterior lightingPart report

2008 BMW X5 SAV Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 BMW X5 SAV, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009211%
200815%
200723%
200627%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW X5 SAV

Air bags
9 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW X5 SAV

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology