2003 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 199 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 BMW 325I overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB MORE THAN…”NHTSA complaint 10551392 — filed 11/07/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE WIRING HARNESS…”NHTSA complaint 10494486 — filed 01/23/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB TWICE BUT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10478591 — filed 10/04/2012
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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW 325I have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2003 BMW 325I: 43 of 199 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 BMW 325I have in total?
199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
