Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 BMW X5 has 7 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WIRE INSULATION DETERIORATION CAUSING SHORT, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, 5 SEPARATE LIGHTING COMPONENTS A... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERAB... |
| Dec 10, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE. CHANGED BULBS WITH SAME RESULTS. APPEARS TO BE COR... |
| Jan 1, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. SHE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ... |
| Nov 21, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES (BRAKE LIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS) HAS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE THREE TIMES(... |
| Oct 5, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT... |
| Apr 9, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I WANT YOU TO KNOW I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THE NEW HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS AND TO VEHICLES WITH FOUR ... |