| Issue ID | 844442 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383700 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/01/04 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought my 2003 bmw 325i new. Shortly after the sale i noticed the front drivers xenon light would go out. The only way to get the light back on, is to turn off the car and restart the engine. This works about 80 percent of the time. Another issue i have been experiencing is a false indication that my taillights are out. This is very sporratic and annoying. A third issue i am experiencing is very dangerous relating to my drivers seatbelt. The seatbelt may seam locked, but if you pull with a bit of force, the seatbelt will come out of the locked position. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | NEW MARKET, MD |
| VIN pattern | WBAET37463NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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