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2009 BMW X5 Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 BMW X5 has 5 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 BMW X5

Airbags
45
Engine
30
Other
25
Electrical
13
Powertrain
9
Brakes
9
Fuel System
8
Steering
6
Lights
5
Suspension
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 20, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCAR STUCK IN PARK AND IS IN FAIL SAFE MODE ALSO WHEN TRYING TO CHARGE BATTERY WHILE IT'S DEAD IT SOU...
Sep 17, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE DRY STA...
Oct 16, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESOCTOBER 16, 2014 I STARTED UP MY 2009 BMW X5 4.8I SAV AND THE LEFT BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION ALERT CAME...
Mar 3, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURETHE REAR TAIL LIGHTS GET WATER LEAKS AND CORROSION AND WON'T WORK. THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS ...
Nov 30, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM REACH OUT ONLY 3 CAR LENGTHS. TRAVELING AT 40 MPH OR MORE YOU HAVE INADEQ...

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