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2005 BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1537339
Internal NHTSA #	11176532
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	330I
Model Year	2005
File date	23/12/18
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Over the last several years, the light intensity has steadily declined in both headlights of my car, to the point where they no longer function. My mechanic has looked inside the headlights and found that the projector bowl reflector has prematurely worn out -- it has lost its reflective ability. According to the mechanic and based on multiple reports in online group discussions, this is a known issue with these zkw xenon headlights. This defect in the headlights compromises safe operability and increases the risk of a night-time accident. This is a part of the headlight that should not wear out or need replacement under normal operating conditions, as has been the case with my vehicle. I have resorted to using my fog lights or high beams for driving at night. Bmw and zkw are deflecting the issue. I would like to request an investigation regarding a potential widespread defect in these xenon zkw headlights. We should not have to wait for an accident to correct the problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AUSTIN, TX
VIN pattern	WBAEV53465KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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