2019 BMW X5 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 BMW X5, 3% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,006 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.
“This vehicle was purchased in august of 2019 and has had this problem from day one. The dash display and information display next to the dash are hard to see during the day. The clusters can get very dim and you have to stare at it for several seconds to see what you need to see. This is dangerous while driving. I've had it at the dealer and have call Bmw of north america on this as well and they have not fixed the problem. They blame it on the window tint that they did and at the same time indicate no one else that got the window tint have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11326968, filed 2020-06, 11 miles“I noticed one of my daytime running lights on the driver’s side laser headlight had turned yellow, instead of white like the others. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they said that the LED module that powers that daytime running light has overheated and caused the light tube to burn and melt. The dealership advised that the passenger side is also slowly starting to do the same thing. The repair the dealership recommended is to replace both headlights, at a cost of almost $18k! …”
NHTSA complaint #11691993, filed 2025-10“Dash lights dim to the point where they are barely visible. Safety concern issue by not being able to see in daytime. Yes and was told its a issue from BMW. There are no warnings or messages, just purchased the vehicle used and thought it was something that needed repaired. Very concerned about safety!”
NHTSA complaint #11566754, filed 2024-01“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn and turn signals were inoperable. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained on constantly and failed to deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #11528912, filed 2023-06, 100,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10239610Jun 1, 2023Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
- 10236228Apr 1, 2023The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated.
- 10235200Mar 1, 2023One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10200241Jun 1, 2021One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 8 | 8% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X5
72 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X5
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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