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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330I 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10071549

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE WHICH CAUSE IT TO STALL AT INTERSECTIONS, STOP LIGHTS, ETC... *PH *NM.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in WYNNEWOOD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10083406

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2004.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED OF 20 MPH OR LESS. THE HAS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040428. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 330I Air Bags

BMW 330I 2004 Air Bags Report #10252035

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2008.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . I HAVE A PROBLEM ABOUT FAULT IN PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG,BELT TENSIONER AND FORCE LIMITER. DURING DRIVING I'VE GOT A WARNING DISPLAYED ON MY HUD. I HAD BROUGHT TWICE TO DEALER,THEY SAID FIXED,BUT AFTER ONE WEEK LATER THE WARNING LIGHT COME BACK AGAIN. THEY KEEP SAID THAT I NEED PAY FOR FIX IT. IS THIS RECALLS PART? I THINK IT IS SAFETY DEFECTS. THIS MODEL:BMW 2004 530I PLEASE HELP. THANKS, *TR.Mileage was 32000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73524B. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in EL PASO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 330I Seat Belts

BMW 330I 2004 Seat Belts Report #10281907

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2009.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS . SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. 2004 BMW WITH 44000 MILES. *TR.Mileage was 43000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53484P. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SHARON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Interior

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Interior Report #10317807

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330XI(N/A). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED A LOUD POPPING SOUND, AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRRIOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAD LIQUID MISSING INSIDE OF IT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84000. .Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEW53494P. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10320975

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE HEAD LAMPS WERE DIM AND HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE AHEAD . THE CONTACT STATED HE REPLACED THE HEAD LAMP BULBS HIMSELF, BUT HE STILL FINDS IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 134,000. UPDATED 5/20/2010 *CN UPDATED 07/19/10*JB.Mileage was 133000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53404K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CALDWELL, WV. Vehicle was purchased on 20100101. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10329796

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE BI-XENON HEADLAMPS HAVE A DESIGN FLAW WHERE THE PROJECTOR BURNS OUT AND GREATLY REDUCES LIGHT INPUT. THE ONLY WAY TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10339823

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 21, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE ZKW BRAND OF HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLIGHTS EQUIPPED IN THE E46 MODEL 3 SERIES BMW SEDAN HAVE A PLASTIC REFLECTOR BOWL IN THE PROJECTOR THAT HAS THE TENDENCY TO HAVE THE CHROME REFLECTIVE PLATING BURNT OFF RENDERING THE HEADLIGHTS ALL BUT USELESS. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10340449

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 2004 BMW 330XI SEDAN (E46) REAR TAIL LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT CONSISTENTLY COMES ON, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO TAIL LAMP FAILURE. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS A BURNT CONTACT, AND SUGGESTED REPAIRING BOTH SIDES. COST FOR BOTH SIDES $254.67. *TR.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEW534X4P. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in BURNT HILLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10345568

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE TAIL LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 2004 BMW 330I HAVE STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY (NO TURN SIGNAL OR BRAKE LIGHTS) DUE TO A BURNED WIRE. THIS BEGAN ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT GOING OUT. WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE THE BULB, I REALIZED THE BULB WAS FINE. LOOKING CLOSER I SAW THAT A WIRE IN THE WIRE HARNESS HAD BURNED AND MELTED THE PLASTIC. IT ALSO MELTED THE METAL ON THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS WAS A COUPLE MONTHS AGO THAT THIS HAPPENED AND NOW THE RIGHT SIDE HAS DONE THE EXACT SAME THING. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. THE COST TO FIX THE PROBLEM WILL BE $350 PER SIDE. LOOKING ONLINE I SAW THAT BMW ISSUED A SERVICE REPORT (SI B 63 03 06) BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS SO COMMON. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE A FIRE HAZARD AND DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE WOULDN'T BE A RECALL. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT I DO NOT HAVE AN EXTRA $700 ON HAND TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITH NO TURN SIGNALS OR BRAKE LIGHTS. IT SEEMS LIKE SINCE THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SAFETY HAZARD, BMW SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIX IT. *TR.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10353848

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 330I ZHP, AND DROVE IT HOME. DIDN'T DRIVE IT AT NIGHT FOR SOME TIME, BUT WHEN I FINALLY DID, FOUND OUT LIGHTING IS VERY DIM, SO MUCH, I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I MUST USE FOGLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM, AND HIGH BEAMS WHEN I CAN. FAILURE OCCURS EVERY TIME I DRIVE AT NIGHT, AND THROUGH MY RESEARCH, I FEEL THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE BOWLS IS BAKED OFF. THESE LIGHT SHOULD BE BETTER THAN THE HALOGENS I HAD ON MY 325I, BUT THEY ARE NOT. I HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE REPAIRS ARE TOO COSTLY.....AND DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD PAY FOR THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHTS. *TR.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10360718

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE REAR TAILLIGHT FAILS ON MY 2004 BMW 330I DUE TO THE BULB HOLDER ASSEMBLY AND ISSUES WITH THE GROUNDING WIRE USED IN THE HARNESS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON E46 BMW'S AS NOTED IN MANY OWNER FORUMS ONLINE. THE GAUGE OF WIRE USED FOR THE BROWN GROUNDING WIRE IS MUCH LARGER THAN ALL THE OTHER WIRES AND EVENTUALLY THE HEAT MELTS DOWN THE CONNECTOR PINS OR EXPOSES THE PLASTIC BETWEEN THE OTHER CLIPS IN THE HARNESS. *TR.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in PORTER RANCH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330I 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10379725

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2005.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . IN 2005 WHEN DRIVING MY CAR, THE CAR BEGAN PULLING UNEVENLY, JERKING GENTLY ON ACCELERATION UP A HIGHWAY BRIDGE AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE IGNITION COILS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53414K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in BROOKLINE, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2004 Electrical System Report #10398777

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2004 BMW 330I - TAIL LIGHT WIRING FAILURE. TAIL LIGHT BULB SOCKET (PART NUMBER W0133-1663035 FAILED DUE TO OVER HEATING AND MELTING OF CONNECTOR. RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTION. PROBLEM COMMON TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. PURCHASING NEW PART TO TRY TO CORRECT PROBLEM HOWEVER PROBLEM MAY ALSO INCLUDE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) ON THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE. OVER HEATING APPEARS TO BE DUE TO UNDERSIZING OF CONNECTOR/WIRE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH E46 BMW'S (3 SERIES). PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER'S ATTENTION WHILE UNDER WARRANTY,...THEY DID NOT FIX IT. CONTACTED CORPORATE HEAD QUARTERS,...THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. (REF. EA09-019). *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X4K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in KINNELON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10398777

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 2004 BMW 330I - TAIL LIGHT WIRING FAILURE. TAIL LIGHT BULB SOCKET (PART NUMBER W0133-1663035 FAILED DUE TO OVER HEATING AND MELTING OF CONNECTOR. RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTION. PROBLEM COMMON TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. PURCHASING NEW PART TO TRY TO CORRECT PROBLEM HOWEVER PROBLEM MAY ALSO INCLUDE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) ON THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE. OVER HEATING APPEARS TO BE DUE TO UNDERSIZING OF CONNECTOR/WIRE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH E46 BMW'S (3 SERIES). PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER'S ATTENTION WHILE UNDER WARRANTY,...THEY DID NOT FIX IT. CONTACTED CORPORATE HEAD QUARTERS,...THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. (REF. EA09-019). *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X4K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in KINNELON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10410270

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS CAST VERY LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT WITHOUT USING THE FOG LIGHTS TO AUGMENT. *TR.Mileage was 54582 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53404K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10410498

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HEADLIGHTS HAVE INADEQUATE LIGHT OUTPUT DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *KB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in LONGVIEW, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10410518

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HAVING RECENTLY PURCHASED MY 2004 BMW 330I WITH XENON HEADLAMPS, I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE CAR AND ANY RECALLS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED OR ARE ONGOING. IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE XENON HEADLAMPS DESIGNATED ZKW WERE UNDER POSSIBLE INVESTIGATION FOR SCORCHING WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY THAT CAN LEAD TO DECREASED LIGHT OUTPUT AND POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I CONFIRMED THAT MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ZKW HEADLAMPS, AND NOTED THAT SOME DISCOLORATION WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY WAS OCCURRING. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS SUFFICIENTLY DOCUMENTED SO THAT A PROPER INVESTIGATION CAN LEAD TO THE RESOLUTION TO THIS RELATIVELY COMMON OCCURRENCE. *KB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53414K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Headlights Concealment Devices

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Concealment Devices Report #10410518

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES . HAVING RECENTLY PURCHASED MY 2004 BMW 330I WITH XENON HEADLAMPS, I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE CAR AND ANY RECALLS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED OR ARE ONGOING. IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE XENON HEADLAMPS DESIGNATED ZKW WERE UNDER POSSIBLE INVESTIGATION FOR SCORCHING WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY THAT CAN LEAD TO DECREASED LIGHT OUTPUT AND POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I CONFIRMED THAT MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ZKW HEADLAMPS, AND NOTED THAT SOME DISCOLORATION WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY WAS OCCURRING. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS SUFFICIENTLY DOCUMENTED SO THAT A PROPER INVESTIGATION CAN LEAD TO THE RESOLUTION TO THIS RELATIVELY COMMON OCCURRENCE. *KB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53414K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10411661

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE REFLECTOR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S XENON HEADLIGHTS APPEAR BURNED/DISCOLORED, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THEIR BRIGHTNESS THEREBY REDUCING NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. *TR.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53494K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in EASTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10411671

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 1. BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ZKW BOWL REFLECTIVE MATERIAL DEFICIENT. 2004 BMW 330I ZHP. 2. CAN'T SEE SAFELY AT NIGHT TO DRIVE. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE...AS REPLACEMENT OEM LIGHTS ARE $1000.00 EACH. *TR.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Visibility

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility Report #10411671

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . 1. BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ZKW BOWL REFLECTIVE MATERIAL DEFICIENT. 2004 BMW 330I ZHP. 2. CAN'T SEE SAFELY AT NIGHT TO DRIVE. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE...AS REPLACEMENT OEM LIGHTS ARE $1000.00 EACH. *TR.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10411787

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 2004 BMW 330I SEDAN: XENON HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR BOWLS (ZKW BRAND) ARE SCORCHED PRACTICALLY ELIMINATING ANY LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE HEADLIGHT. *TT.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53474K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in ROSWELL, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10412082

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BMW ZKW HEADLIGHT DEFECT. BURNT BOWLS CAUSING UNSAFE NIGHTLY ILLUMINATION. *TT.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10413662

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . DRAMATICALLY REDUCED HEADLIGHT OUTPUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE FACTORY COMPONENTS. *KB.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in KITTERY, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10413662

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . DRAMATICALLY REDUCED HEADLIGHT OUTPUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE FACTORY COMPONENTS. *KB.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in KITTERY, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10415562

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . LOW-BEAM HID HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR BOWLS ON BOTH SIDES OF CAR HAVE BURNED AND MELTED CAUSING VERY LOW LIGHT OUTPUT AND DANGEROUS NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE REFLECTOR BOWLS ARE ZKW BRAND AND APPEAR TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC OF SOME KIND. *TR.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53494K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Interior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Interior Lighting Report #10421457

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . THE XENON HEADLAMPS ON MY 2004 BMW 330I COMPLETELY FAILED. THE HEADLAMP REAR PROJECTOR BOWL ON THIS MODEL IS PRONE TO OVERHEATING WHICH LEADS TO THE DELAMINATION OF THE PROJECTOR REFLECTIVE MATERIALS RESULTING IN COMPLETE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE. REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES FROM THE DEALER LIST AT ~ $600 FOR EACH SIDE OF THE CAR. THIS A COMMONLY KNOWN ISSUE IN THE BMW ENTHUSIAST COMMUNITY - I HAVE ALSO WITNESSED THE PROBLEM FIRSTHAND ON TWO OTHER BMW 330IS OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR. WHEN THE ISSUE HAPPENED TO ME, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY AT NIGHT AS THE ONLY ILLUMINATION AVAILABLE WAS FROM THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND A PRODUCT DEFECT. *TR.Mileage was 44300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10421457

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE XENON HEADLAMPS ON MY 2004 BMW 330I COMPLETELY FAILED. THE HEADLAMP REAR PROJECTOR BOWL ON THIS MODEL IS PRONE TO OVERHEATING WHICH LEADS TO THE DELAMINATION OF THE PROJECTOR REFLECTIVE MATERIALS RESULTING IN COMPLETE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE. REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES FROM THE DEALER LIST AT ~ $600 FOR EACH SIDE OF THE CAR. THIS A COMMONLY KNOWN ISSUE IN THE BMW ENTHUSIAST COMMUNITY - I HAVE ALSO WITNESSED THE PROBLEM FIRSTHAND ON TWO OTHER BMW 330IS OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR. WHEN THE ISSUE HAPPENED TO ME, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY AT NIGHT AS THE ONLY ILLUMINATION AVAILABLE WAS FROM THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND A PRODUCT DEFECT. *TR.Mileage was 44300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10424225

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE HEAD LIGHT REFLECTING BOWLS ON HID HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNING OUT THEREBY RESULTING IN POOR LIGHTING UNDER ALL CONDITIONS. *TR.Mileage was 87000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10425445

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . XENON REFLECTORS IN ZKW HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNT, AND ARE CRACKING. THIS IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT OF THE VEHICLE. *KB.Mileage was 114000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in STAYTON, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10425445

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . XENON REFLECTORS IN ZKW HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNT, AND ARE CRACKING. THIS IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT OF THE VEHICLE. *KB.Mileage was 114000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in STAYTON, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10426526

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . XENON (ZKW) HEADLAMPS IN THE CAR ARE BURNT, THUS DIMINISHING 80% OF LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE COMING FROM THE LAMP. VERY DANGEROUS FOR NIGHT TRAVEL. *TR.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN TOP, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10427117

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2009.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE ZKW-BRAND XENON HEADLIGHTS THAT CAME EQUIPPED ON THE VEHICLE (A 2004 BMW 330I) HAVE LOST THEIR BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY, RESULTING IN NIGHTTIME LIGHT OUTPUT THAT IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. THE PROBLEM SPECIFICALLY IS THAT THE HEAT FROM THE PROJECTOR BULBS MELT OR DISCOLOR THE REFLECTIVE BOWLS, WHICH DECREASES THE HIGH- AND LOW-BEAM LIGHT OUTPUT. THE HEAT ALSO DISCOLORS THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE BULBS STILL THROW A VERY LOW LEVEL OF LIGHT, BUT WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVITY THEY DO LITTLE TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. SERVICE RECORDS INDICATE THAT BMW NOTED THE PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF 2009, BUT IF THE PARTS WERE REPLACED THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN SINCE THEN. THIS IS A NON-WEAR ITEM. MANY OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE ALSO REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 83293 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53444K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10427512

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS GRADUALLY GREW DIMMER AFTER ABOUT 100,000 (6 YEARS) THE LIGHTS WERE UNSAFE TO USE AFTER DARK. THE LIGHTS WERE REPAIRED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SPECIALTY SHOP BY INSTALLING AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHT PROJECTORS. THE ORIGINAL REFLECTOR BOWLS ON THE ZKW MANUFACTURED PROJECTORS WERE BURNED AND PARTIALLY MELTED BY THE XENON BULBS AND WAS NO LONGER PROJECTING THE LIGHT AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53404K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in WILSON, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10430113

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 03, 2004.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE NOTED THAT THE ZKW BRAND HID HEADLIGHTS ON MY BMW ARE LESS THAN ADEQUATE AT PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT LIGHTING FOR NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FOUND UPON DISASSEMBLY OF MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY THE REFLECTIVE BASE OR "BOWL" IS A COATED PLASTIC PART THAT HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOLORED FROM NORMAL USE. I AM FILING A REPORT TO HAVE NHTSA LOOK FURTHER INTO THE PROBLEM AND RECOMMEND THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE OFFER A REASONABLE FIX. CURRENTLY THE FACTORY (BMW) RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF A $1200 (EACH, TWO TOTAL) HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I REQUEST A MANDATE BY THE NHTSA FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY'S BY BMW, AT BMW OWN COST. I FEEL THE SUB STANDARD MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THIS VITAL PART MAY CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS FOR PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HEADLIGHT. *TR.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10433477

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2005.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED WHO CONFIRMED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. .Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X4K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in LAKEVILLE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10434141

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VISIBILITY OF THE HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS WAS VERY POOR. AFTER INSPECTING THE HEADLIGHTS THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AREA AROUND THE HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS WAS BURNED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BULBS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 117000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in LAKEVILLE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10434842

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2008.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE XENON HEADLIGHTS BURN AND DISCOLOR THE REFLECTIVE HOUSING AND THE LENS COVER DISCOLORS. THIS MAKES THE HEADLIGHT VIRTUALLY USELESS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. YOU WOULD BE BETTER OFF MOUNTING TWO FISHER-PRICE TOY FLASHLIGHTS UP FRONT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. IN ORDER TO SEE I MUST TURN ON MY FOG LIGHTS OR DRIVE WITH MY HIGHBEAMS ON. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53494K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SHARPSBURG, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Turn Signal

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Report #10435033

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TAIL LIGHTS AND NOTICED THAT THE PIN IN THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REWIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 11/28/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE IS STILL AN ISSUE, BUT INTERMITTENT. THE LEFT SIDE IN NOT WORKING AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE, WHEN THE LEFT SIDE TURN SIGNAL IS NOT WORKING. THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAD TO BE RE-WIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BELIEVED THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED, IS RELATED TO RECALL # 11V438000. UPDATED 03/05/12 .Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SAMMAMISH, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20090101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Report #10435033

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TAIL LIGHTS AND NOTICED THAT THE PIN IN THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REWIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 11/28/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE IS STILL AN ISSUE, BUT INTERMITTENT. THE LEFT SIDE IN NOT WORKING AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE, WHEN THE LEFT SIDE TURN SIGNAL IS NOT WORKING. THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAD TO BE RE-WIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BELIEVED THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED, IS RELATED TO RECALL # 11V438000. UPDATED 03/05/12 .Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SAMMAMISH, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20090101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10435260

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I OWN A 2004 BMW 330I M-PERFORMANCE EDITION. MY HEADLIGHTS ARE MANUFACTURED BY A COMPANY CALLED ZKW. I AM CANADIAN AND MY CAR IS A CANADIAN CAR BUT THE FAULTY PART IN QUESTION IS COMMON TO BOTH US-SPEC AND CDN-SPEC BMW 3-SERIES. MY HEADLIGHT OUTPUT IS EXTREMELY POOR. IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS ISSUE IS COMPOUNDED. I NOW MUST ALWAYS RUN WITH MY FOGLIGHTS ON TO AID THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS NOT A SAFE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. FOGLIGHTS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THE DRIVER SEE YOUR MORE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS. THE DISTANCE THAT THE LIGHT IS SHONE IS MUCH SHORTER THAN IT SHOULD BE. I AM NOT ABLE TO SEE MORE THAT 3-5 METERS IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. THE 'INCIDENT' DATE NOTED ABOVE IS WHEN I HAD STRUCK A RACCOON WITH MY VEHICLE THAT I SHOULD HAVE SEEN MUCH MUCH SOONER, GIVING ME MORE TIME TO REACT OR MAKE AN EVASIVE MANEUVER. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE I WAS NOT TRAVELING FASTER THAN 60-70 KPH. THE RESULT WAS A $1,200 REPAIR TO MY FRONT BUMPER AND BUMPER TRIM WHICH SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM THE ANIMAL. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, ALL 3-SERIES PURCHASED IN 2003 AND 2004 WHICH FEATURE XENON-HEADLIGHTS MADE BY ZKW SUFFER FROM A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE REFLECTOR BOWL. OVER TIME THIS REFLECTOR BOWL, WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC, TENDS TO GET FRIED AND DISCOLOURED AS A RESULT OF THE HEAT EMANATING FROM THE XENON BULB. THIS CAUSES THE REFLECTOR BOWL TO LOSE IT'S REFLECTIVE PROPERTIES AND AS RESULT, LIGHT OUTPUT IS EXTREMELY POOR. FOR MODEL YEAR 2005, BMW WENT WITH A DIFFERENT HEADLIGHT MANUFACTURER WHICH OFFERED HEADLIGHTS WHICH FEATURED AND ALUMINUM REFLECTOR BOWL WHICH IS MORE RESILIENT TO THE TEMPERATURES CAUSED BY THE XENON BULB. TO ME, THIS SHOWS BMW ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGN FLAW, ESPECIALLY SINCE MODEL YEAR 2005 WAS THE LAST YEAR BMW MADE A 3-SERIES SEDAN IN THIS CHASSIS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53474K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OAKVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10437377

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 2003 AND 2004 3 SERIES MODELS WITH XENON HEADLAMPS MANUFACTURED BY ZKW HAVE A DEFECT IN WHICH THE HEAT FROM THE XENON HEADLIGHT BULBS ARE MELTING THE PLASTIC PROJECTORS OR REFLECTOR BOWLS. THIS CAUSES A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN PROJECTED LIGHT. THE FIRST SIGN OF THE PROBLEM IS DISCOLORATION OF THE CHROME COATED PLASTIC REFLECTOR BOWL. EVENTUALLY THE REFLECTOR BOWLS SHOW SIGNS OF MELTING. IT SEEMS THE CAUSE IS LIKELY A COMBINATION OF THE XENON BULBS BEING TOO CLOSE TO THE PLASTIC REFLECTORS AND OR THE PLASTIC'S HEAT RESISTANCE IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH. IN 2005 BMW HAD PICKED A NEW MANUFACTURER FOR XENON HEADLAMPS THAT HAVE AN ALUMINUM REFLECTOR BOWL. HOWEVER BMW WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THE ZKW BRAND HEADLAMPS HAVE A DEFECT. THE ONLY SOLUTION BMW HAS OFFERED IS TO HAVE THE HEADLAMPS REPLACED FOR $2400 WITH THE SAME ZKW SEEMINGLY DEFECTIVE LAMPS. THIS IS NOT A SOLUTION AS IT DOESN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IS ONLY A TEMPORARY AND EXPENSIVE FIX IN MY OPINION. EVEN THE HIGH BEAM MODE IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT. THERE ARE ALSO HALOGEN LAMPS THAT ACT AS RUNNING LIGHTS DURING THE DAY AND ARE INTERMITTENT FLASHERS. IN ORDER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, I HAVE HAD TO HOLD DOWN THE FLASHER STICK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE HALOGEN FLASHERS ON. IT IS TEMPTING TO RE-WIRE THE HALOGEN LAMPS TO THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH SO I DO NOT HAVE TO HOLD THE STICK THE ENTIRE TIME I AM DRIVING. EVEN THOUGH THE HALOGENS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE DRIVING LIGHTS, IT IS MUCH SAFER IN MY OPINION TO USE THEM AS A SUBSTITUTE EVEN THOUGH IT IS DANGEROUS TO ON-COMING TRAFFIC DUE TO THE BRIGHTNESS AND PROJECTION ANGLE OF THE HALOGEN LIGHTS. IT IS RIDICULOUS TO ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GO TO THESE LENGTHS JUST TO HAVE SAFE DRIVING LIGHTS. I THINK BMW SHOULD OFFER A RE-CALL FOR THESE XENON HEADLIGHTS AND SUPPLY A NEW PART THAT IS NOT DEFECTIVE AS THE ZKW LIGHTS SEEM TO BE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in UVALDE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10439758

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE XENON PROJECTOR ASSEMBLY IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND IS BURNING/MELTING. THE LIGHT OUTPUT IS ROUGHLY 20% OF THE ORIGINAL. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X4K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in WALTHAM, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10441139

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT VERY BRIGHT AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE REFLECTIVE COATING INSIDE THE LIGHT HAS BEEN COOKED OFF. I HAD A 2001 AND THE LIGHTS WERE MUCH BETTER THEY WERE THE SAME HID XENON TYPE . THANK YOU *TR.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in THOMASVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10442399

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 14, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND HE NOTICED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WITH AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF BRIGHTNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PLASTIC REFLECTOR BOWLS WERE POORLY DESIGNED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT THESE BOWLS MELTED OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DUE TO HEAT EXPOSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 56000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SPRING HILL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10442402

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . REFLECTIVE COATING MELTED INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS, RENDERING THEM USELESS. EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CUMMING, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2004 Electrical System Report #10442869

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I PURCHASED MY 2004 BMW 330I IN SEPT 2010, AT LEAST IN PART BECAUSE IT WAS ADVERTISED AS HAVING FACTORY INSTALLED XENON LIGHTS AND I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS THAN OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED. WITHIN 3 MONTHS I WAS SO DISGUSTED WITH THE DIMNESS OF THOSE XENON'S THAT I PURCHASED 2 NEW D2S BULBS AND HAD THEM INSTALLED AT THE COST OF ABOUT $400. (I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN XENON'S "WEAR OUT" OVER TIME SO I FIGURED I WOULD BITE THE BULLET THIS ONE TIME) I FOUND RIGHT AWAY THAT THESE NEW BULBS WERE NO BETTER THAN I HAD BEFORE. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE RIGHT SIDE LIGHTS SHINED AGAINST A WALL WERE ACTUALLY DIMMER THAN A D CELL FLASHLIGHT. I SUFFERED THOUGH TRYING TO DRIVE WITH MY PASSING LIGHTS ON AT NIGHT (YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM STICK IN TO GET THESE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ) FOR A YEAR BEFORE I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY BUT NO-ONE SELLS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE XENON EQUIPPED CARS. I THEN REMOVED THE ASSEMBLIES MYSELF AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE CLEAR SIGNS OF BURNING OR CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE REFLECTOR BOWLS. NO WONDER THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHINE ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS SO BAD THAT EVERY TIME I AM PASSED ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT I ACTUALLY SEE MY CAR'S SHADOW DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR 50-100 FEET BEHIND ME. I NOW UNDERSTAND FROM FURTHER INVESTIGATION THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ZKW HEADLIGHTS ON E46 BMW'S. I DO NOT HAVE THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OR EXTRA CASH TO FIX THESE DEFECTS. CAN YOU HELP?? NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED YET BUT I HAVE SEEN MANY PEDESTRIANS OR BIKERS AS I PASS THEM AT NIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT I NEVER SAW UNTIL I WAS NEXT TO THEM. *TR.Mileage was 112000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MISHAWAKA, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10442869

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I PURCHASED MY 2004 BMW 330I IN SEPT 2010, AT LEAST IN PART BECAUSE IT WAS ADVERTISED AS HAVING FACTORY INSTALLED XENON LIGHTS AND I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS THAN OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED. WITHIN 3 MONTHS I WAS SO DISGUSTED WITH THE DIMNESS OF THOSE XENON'S THAT I PURCHASED 2 NEW D2S BULBS AND HAD THEM INSTALLED AT THE COST OF ABOUT $400. (I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN XENON'S "WEAR OUT" OVER TIME SO I FIGURED I WOULD BITE THE BULLET THIS ONE TIME) I FOUND RIGHT AWAY THAT THESE NEW BULBS WERE NO BETTER THAN I HAD BEFORE. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE RIGHT SIDE LIGHTS SHINED AGAINST A WALL WERE ACTUALLY DIMMER THAN A D CELL FLASHLIGHT. I SUFFERED THOUGH TRYING TO DRIVE WITH MY PASSING LIGHTS ON AT NIGHT (YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM STICK IN TO GET THESE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ) FOR A YEAR BEFORE I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY BUT NO-ONE SELLS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE XENON EQUIPPED CARS. I THEN REMOVED THE ASSEMBLIES MYSELF AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE CLEAR SIGNS OF BURNING OR CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE REFLECTOR BOWLS. NO WONDER THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHINE ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS SO BAD THAT EVERY TIME I AM PASSED ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT I ACTUALLY SEE MY CAR'S SHADOW DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR 50-100 FEET BEHIND ME. I NOW UNDERSTAND FROM FURTHER INVESTIGATION THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ZKW HEADLIGHTS ON E46 BMW'S. I DO NOT HAVE THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OR EXTRA CASH TO FIX THESE DEFECTS. CAN YOU HELP?? NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED YET BUT I HAVE SEEN MANY PEDESTRIANS OR BIKERS AS I PASS THEM AT NIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT I NEVER SAW UNTIL I WAS NEXT TO THEM. *TR.Mileage was 112000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MISHAWAKA, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10443634

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HEADLIGHT LIGHT OUTPUT HAS STRONGLY DIMINISHED. IN 2003-2004 BMW USED ZKW HEADLIGHTS IN WHICH THE REFLECTOR BOWL BEHIND THE LIGHT-BULB WERE PRONE TO THE MELTING DUE TO HEAT CAUSING POOR LIGHT OUTPUT. BMW MUST HAVE RECOGNIZED THIS AS THEY CHANGED HEADLIGHT SUPPLIERS IN LATER MODELS. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in STERLING, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Visibility

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility Report #10448639

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 11, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE HEADLIGHTS DOES NOT GIVE ENOUGH LIGHT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE HEADLIGHT REFLECTIVE PLASTIC HOLDER MELTED AND CAUSES THE LIGHT TO BE LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000. LI .Mileage was 124000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53494K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CHAUMBURG, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10450172

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BI-XENON HEADLAMP PROJECTOR BACK-BOWLS ARE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND HAVE HAD THEIR REFLECTIVE COATING BURNT OFF OF THEM FROM NORMAL HEADLIGHT USAGE. DUE TO THE LACK OF REFLECTIVITY ON THE PROJECTOR BOWLS MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME SIGNIFICANTLY MORE DIM OVER TIME AS MORE OF THE REFLECTIVE COATING IS BURNING OFF. IT HAS BECOME HARDER AND MORE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE SEVERE LACK OF LIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS NOW PRODUCE. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53434K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MARSHFIELD, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10450653

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . PURCHASED A USED 2004 BMW 330I. THE HEADLIGHT OUTPUT IS VERY DIM, AND UPON RESEARCH INTO THE MATTER, HAVE LEARNED THAT THE SUPPLIED ZKW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN PLASTIC REFLECTOR BOWLS THAT ARE PRONE TO MELTING AND/OR BURNING. I INSPECTED MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND FOUND THIS TO BE THE CASE. THE REFLECTOR BOWLS IN MY HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNT, AND CONSEQUENTLY MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT NEARLY AS BRIGHT AND EFFECTIVE AS THEY SHOULD BE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD - NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY A MANUFACTURER. *TR.Mileage was 118000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10452919

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HEADLIGHTS OF 2004 BMW 330I WITH XENONS ARE MADE BY MANUFACTURING COMPANY "ZKW" AND BOUND TO FAIL. VISIBILITY AND LIGHT OUTPUT BECOMES EXTREMELY POOR, THAT YOU MUST DRIVE AROUND WITH EXTRA LIGHTS, OR HIGH BEAMS ON. WHEN YOU OPEN UP THE REFLECTIVE CASE, YOU WILL SEE THAT BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BURNT BOWLS, WHICH DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIGHT OUTPUT AT ALL. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, I HAVE GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE FAR DISTANCE AT NIGHT. PLEASE ADDRESS AND INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER IMMEDIATELY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in RIDGEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Visibility

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility Report #10452919

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . HEADLIGHTS OF 2004 BMW 330I WITH XENONS ARE MADE BY MANUFACTURING COMPANY "ZKW" AND BOUND TO FAIL. VISIBILITY AND LIGHT OUTPUT BECOMES EXTREMELY POOR, THAT YOU MUST DRIVE AROUND WITH EXTRA LIGHTS, OR HIGH BEAMS ON. WHEN YOU OPEN UP THE REFLECTIVE CASE, YOU WILL SEE THAT BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BURNT BOWLS, WHICH DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIGHT OUTPUT AT ALL. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, I HAVE GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE FAR DISTANCE AT NIGHT. PLEASE ADDRESS AND INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER IMMEDIATELY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in RIDGEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Equipment Adaptive

BMW 330I 2004 Equipment Adaptive Report #10452919

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE . HEADLIGHTS OF 2004 BMW 330I WITH XENONS ARE MADE BY MANUFACTURING COMPANY "ZKW" AND BOUND TO FAIL. VISIBILITY AND LIGHT OUTPUT BECOMES EXTREMELY POOR, THAT YOU MUST DRIVE AROUND WITH EXTRA LIGHTS, OR HIGH BEAMS ON. WHEN YOU OPEN UP THE REFLECTIVE CASE, YOU WILL SEE THAT BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BURNT BOWLS, WHICH DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIGHT OUTPUT AT ALL. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, I HAVE GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE FAR DISTANCE AT NIGHT. PLEASE ADDRESS AND INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER IMMEDIATELY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in RIDGEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10463588

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED VERY DIMLY. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE HEADLIGHTS AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB BURNED A HOLE THROUGH ITS HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS HIMSELF, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 07/25/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAND OF HEADLIGHTS ON HIS VEHICLE WERE FACTORY INSTALLED. XENON BULBS. THE PROJECTOR BOWLS WERE THE PIECES THAT BURNED AND NOT SOLD SEPARATELY, BUT INSTEAD WERE SOLD WITH COMPLETE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK, AND HE HAS TO USE THE FOG LAMPS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. UPDATED 07/30/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53444K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: AUTOWEST BMW OF FREEMON .
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10463588

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED VERY DIMLY. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE HEADLIGHTS AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB BURNED A HOLE THROUGH ITS HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS HIMSELF, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 07/25/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAND OF HEADLIGHTS ON HIS VEHICLE WERE FACTORY INSTALLED. XENON BULBS. THE PROJECTOR BOWLS WERE THE PIECES THAT BURNED AND NOT SOLD SEPARATELY, BUT INSTEAD WERE SOLD WITH COMPLETE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK, AND HE HAS TO USE THE FOG LAMPS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. UPDATED 07/30/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53444K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: AUTOWEST BMW OF FREEMON .
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2004 Electrical System Report #10464008

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BOTH BIXENON HEADLAMPS ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE THEY EMIT LITTLE TO NO LIGHT DUE TO THE KNOWN BOWL BURN ISSUES WITH THE PLASTIC REFLECTORS (SHOULD HAVE BEEN FABRICATED FROM METAL), INSIDE THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. IN LOOKING AT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES, THEY SEEMED TO HAVE FAILED A LONG TIME AGO. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT RENDERS THE VEHICLE BASICALLY INOPERATIVE AT NIGHT TO THE OWNER, BECAUSE FELLOW DRIVERS, PEDESTRIANS, AND/OR BICYCLIST MAY BE NOT ABLE TO SEE YOUR HEADLIGHTS. THIS COULD CAUSE OR MAY HAVE ALREADY LEAD TO FATAL VEHICULAR ACCIDENT(S) OR THE DEATH OF A PEDESTRIAN(S) AND/OR BICYCLIST(S) BECAUSE OF THE LOW TO NO LIGHT EMITTED BY THESE FAULTY HEADLAMPS. WHILE PERFORMING IN DEPTH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL AT ALL MILEAGES. THE BMW FORUMS ARE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND AN OPEN COMPLAINT SEEMS TO BE OPEN AND IN PROCESS WITH NHTSA SINCE 2009 SOME THREE YEARS AGO. NEITHER BMW OR ITS SUPPLIER OF THIS FAULTY PART MAKE A REASONABLY PRICED SERVICE PART THAT CAN BE PURCHASED TO CORRECT THIS KNOWN PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. NOT EVEN THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY MAKES A SERVICE PART TO CORRECT THIS PRODUCT PROBLEM. TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, YOU MUST PURCHASE TWO NEW COMPLETE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $ 1,200.00 EACH FROM BMW WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH A KNOW PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN INITIATED FOR SUCH A KNOWN PROBLEM ON SO MANY VEHICLES THAT HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR SO LONG.. I CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA FOR RELIEF WITH THIS KNOW SAFETY AND PRODUCT PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53404K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MIAMI SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10464008

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BOTH BIXENON HEADLAMPS ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE THEY EMIT LITTLE TO NO LIGHT DUE TO THE KNOWN BOWL BURN ISSUES WITH THE PLASTIC REFLECTORS (SHOULD HAVE BEEN FABRICATED FROM METAL), INSIDE THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. IN LOOKING AT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES, THEY SEEMED TO HAVE FAILED A LONG TIME AGO. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT RENDERS THE VEHICLE BASICALLY INOPERATIVE AT NIGHT TO THE OWNER, BECAUSE FELLOW DRIVERS, PEDESTRIANS, AND/OR BICYCLIST MAY BE NOT ABLE TO SEE YOUR HEADLIGHTS. THIS COULD CAUSE OR MAY HAVE ALREADY LEAD TO FATAL VEHICULAR ACCIDENT(S) OR THE DEATH OF A PEDESTRIAN(S) AND/OR BICYCLIST(S) BECAUSE OF THE LOW TO NO LIGHT EMITTED BY THESE FAULTY HEADLAMPS. WHILE PERFORMING IN DEPTH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL AT ALL MILEAGES. THE BMW FORUMS ARE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND AN OPEN COMPLAINT SEEMS TO BE OPEN AND IN PROCESS WITH NHTSA SINCE 2009 SOME THREE YEARS AGO. NEITHER BMW OR ITS SUPPLIER OF THIS FAULTY PART MAKE A REASONABLY PRICED SERVICE PART THAT CAN BE PURCHASED TO CORRECT THIS KNOWN PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. NOT EVEN THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY MAKES A SERVICE PART TO CORRECT THIS PRODUCT PROBLEM. TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, YOU MUST PURCHASE TWO NEW COMPLETE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $ 1,200.00 EACH FROM BMW WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH A KNOW PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN INITIATED FOR SUCH A KNOWN PROBLEM ON SO MANY VEHICLES THAT HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR SO LONG.. I CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA FOR RELIEF WITH THIS KNOW SAFETY AND PRODUCT PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53404K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MIAMI SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Visibility/wiper

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility/wiper Report #10464008

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . BOTH BIXENON HEADLAMPS ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE THEY EMIT LITTLE TO NO LIGHT DUE TO THE KNOWN BOWL BURN ISSUES WITH THE PLASTIC REFLECTORS (SHOULD HAVE BEEN FABRICATED FROM METAL), INSIDE THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. IN LOOKING AT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES, THEY SEEMED TO HAVE FAILED A LONG TIME AGO. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT RENDERS THE VEHICLE BASICALLY INOPERATIVE AT NIGHT TO THE OWNER, BECAUSE FELLOW DRIVERS, PEDESTRIANS, AND/OR BICYCLIST MAY BE NOT ABLE TO SEE YOUR HEADLIGHTS. THIS COULD CAUSE OR MAY HAVE ALREADY LEAD TO FATAL VEHICULAR ACCIDENT(S) OR THE DEATH OF A PEDESTRIAN(S) AND/OR BICYCLIST(S) BECAUSE OF THE LOW TO NO LIGHT EMITTED BY THESE FAULTY HEADLAMPS. WHILE PERFORMING IN DEPTH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL AT ALL MILEAGES. THE BMW FORUMS ARE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND AN OPEN COMPLAINT SEEMS TO BE OPEN AND IN PROCESS WITH NHTSA SINCE 2009 SOME THREE YEARS AGO. NEITHER BMW OR ITS SUPPLIER OF THIS FAULTY PART MAKE A REASONABLY PRICED SERVICE PART THAT CAN BE PURCHASED TO CORRECT THIS KNOWN PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. NOT EVEN THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY MAKES A SERVICE PART TO CORRECT THIS PRODUCT PROBLEM. TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, YOU MUST PURCHASE TWO NEW COMPLETE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $ 1,200.00 EACH FROM BMW WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH A KNOW PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN INITIATED FOR SUCH A KNOWN PROBLEM ON SO MANY VEHICLES THAT HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR SO LONG.. I CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA FOR RELIEF WITH THIS KNOW SAFETY AND PRODUCT PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN PRODUCT AND SAFETY PROBLEM. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53404K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in MIAMI SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2004 Electrical System Report #10465613

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DEAR NHTSA, THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN OF BMW'S E46 BODIES ARE JUST HORRIBLE. LIGHT OUTPUT IS CLOSE TO NONE CREATING A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM REGARDING VISIBILITY. THE REASON IS DUE TO BMW'S REFLECTOR BOWL THAT DETERIORATES THROUGH OUT TIME DUE TO ITS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND FINALLY ENDS UP BURNING. IT IS SO BAD THAT THE FOG LIGHTS PRODUCE MUCH MORE LIGHT THEN ITS LOW BEAMS. WE DEFINITELY NEED YOUR HELP NHTSA BECAUSE BMW SURE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP, THEIR SOLUTION IS THAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT WHICH IS 1200 A PIECE. MILLIONS OF E46 OWNERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. NHTSA INVESTIGATORS MUST GO AND INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY KNOW HOW BAD IT REALLY IS. YES THAT MEANS BMW WILL LOOSE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT IT IS SAFETY THAT MATTERS, WE DON'T WANT ANY PERSON OR CHILD TO BE KILLED JUST BECAUSE OF A POOR HEADLIGHT DESIGN. ONLY SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS UP TO YOUR GUYS, NHTSA. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ MY MESSAGE, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10465613

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . DEAR NHTSA, THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN OF BMW'S E46 BODIES ARE JUST HORRIBLE. LIGHT OUTPUT IS CLOSE TO NONE CREATING A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM REGARDING VISIBILITY. THE REASON IS DUE TO BMW'S REFLECTOR BOWL THAT DETERIORATES THROUGH OUT TIME DUE TO ITS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND FINALLY ENDS UP BURNING. IT IS SO BAD THAT THE FOG LIGHTS PRODUCE MUCH MORE LIGHT THEN ITS LOW BEAMS. WE DEFINITELY NEED YOUR HELP NHTSA BECAUSE BMW SURE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP, THEIR SOLUTION IS THAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT WHICH IS 1200 A PIECE. MILLIONS OF E46 OWNERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. NHTSA INVESTIGATORS MUST GO AND INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY KNOW HOW BAD IT REALLY IS. YES THAT MEANS BMW WILL LOOSE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT IT IS SAFETY THAT MATTERS, WE DON'T WANT ANY PERSON OR CHILD TO BE KILLED JUST BECAUSE OF A POOR HEADLIGHT DESIGN. ONLY SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS UP TO YOUR GUYS, NHTSA. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ MY MESSAGE, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10465613

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . DEAR NHTSA, THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN OF BMW'S E46 BODIES ARE JUST HORRIBLE. LIGHT OUTPUT IS CLOSE TO NONE CREATING A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM REGARDING VISIBILITY. THE REASON IS DUE TO BMW'S REFLECTOR BOWL THAT DETERIORATES THROUGH OUT TIME DUE TO ITS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND FINALLY ENDS UP BURNING. IT IS SO BAD THAT THE FOG LIGHTS PRODUCE MUCH MORE LIGHT THEN ITS LOW BEAMS. WE DEFINITELY NEED YOUR HELP NHTSA BECAUSE BMW SURE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP, THEIR SOLUTION IS THAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT WHICH IS 1200 A PIECE. MILLIONS OF E46 OWNERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. NHTSA INVESTIGATORS MUST GO AND INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY KNOW HOW BAD IT REALLY IS. YES THAT MEANS BMW WILL LOOSE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT IT IS SAFETY THAT MATTERS, WE DON'T WANT ANY PERSON OR CHILD TO BE KILLED JUST BECAUSE OF A POOR HEADLIGHT DESIGN. ONLY SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS UP TO YOUR GUYS, NHTSA. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ MY MESSAGE, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Visibility/wiper

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility/wiper Report #10465613

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . DEAR NHTSA, THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN OF BMW'S E46 BODIES ARE JUST HORRIBLE. LIGHT OUTPUT IS CLOSE TO NONE CREATING A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM REGARDING VISIBILITY. THE REASON IS DUE TO BMW'S REFLECTOR BOWL THAT DETERIORATES THROUGH OUT TIME DUE TO ITS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND FINALLY ENDS UP BURNING. IT IS SO BAD THAT THE FOG LIGHTS PRODUCE MUCH MORE LIGHT THEN ITS LOW BEAMS. WE DEFINITELY NEED YOUR HELP NHTSA BECAUSE BMW SURE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP, THEIR SOLUTION IS THAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT WHICH IS 1200 A PIECE. MILLIONS OF E46 OWNERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. NHTSA INVESTIGATORS MUST GO AND INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY KNOW HOW BAD IT REALLY IS. YES THAT MEANS BMW WILL LOOSE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT IT IS SAFETY THAT MATTERS, WE DON'T WANT ANY PERSON OR CHILD TO BE KILLED JUST BECAUSE OF A POOR HEADLIGHT DESIGN. ONLY SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS UP TO YOUR GUYS, NHTSA. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ MY MESSAGE, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10465785

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS NOW AND HAVE NOTICED A GRADUAL DECREASE OF THE BRIGHTNESS OF MY HEADLIGHTS DURING THAT TIME PERIOD. I TOOK THE CAR TO BMW AND THEY SAID I HAVE A MODEL OF CAR THAT THE REFLECTORS BREAK DOWN DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE XENON BULBS. IT APPARENTLY OCCURS IN MY MODEL CAR WITH ZKW REFLECTORS FROM YEARS 2003 - 2004. I ASKED THE MECHANIC IF THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS GOING TO BE RECALLED AND HE LITERALLY LAUGHED. THIS DEFECT COSTS WELL OVER $2000 IN PARTS ALONE AND IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I AM ON ROADS THAT ARE NOT WELL LIT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH MY FOG LIGHTS ACTUALLY PROVIDE BETTER ILLUMINATION OF THE ROAD THAT MY HEADLIGHTS DO. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND WARRANTS A RECALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER FURTHER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SAINT JOHN, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10465785

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS NOW AND HAVE NOTICED A GRADUAL DECREASE OF THE BRIGHTNESS OF MY HEADLIGHTS DURING THAT TIME PERIOD. I TOOK THE CAR TO BMW AND THEY SAID I HAVE A MODEL OF CAR THAT THE REFLECTORS BREAK DOWN DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE XENON BULBS. IT APPARENTLY OCCURS IN MY MODEL CAR WITH ZKW REFLECTORS FROM YEARS 2003 - 2004. I ASKED THE MECHANIC IF THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS GOING TO BE RECALLED AND HE LITERALLY LAUGHED. THIS DEFECT COSTS WELL OVER $2000 IN PARTS ALONE AND IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I AM ON ROADS THAT ARE NOT WELL LIT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH MY FOG LIGHTS ACTUALLY PROVIDE BETTER ILLUMINATION OF THE ROAD THAT MY HEADLIGHTS DO. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND WARRANTS A RECALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER FURTHER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SAINT JOHN, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10467823

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . AFTER PURCHASING MY 330I IN NORTH SALEM, NY, I SPENT ABOUT 30 HOURS DRIVING THE CAR HOME TO FLORIDA. I MADE IT HOME LATE AT NIGHT AND PULLED THE CAR INTO MY GARAGE. ONCE INSIDE, I NOTICED SMALL WISPS OF SMOKE EXITING THE HOOD, JUST ABOVE EACH HEADLIGHT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SMELLED A FAINT BURNING PLASTIC SMELL. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION ON THE VEHICLE, I FOUND THE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR BOWLS WERE SEVERELY 'BURNT', SOMETHING VERY COMMON ON THESE STYLE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS CAR. I RESEARCHED MORE AND FOUND THAT THESE REFLECTORS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC, AND OVER TIME WOULD OVERHEAT AND BURN, LOSING THEIR REFLECTIVE COATING. THIS LOSS OF REFLECTIVE COATING EVENTUALLY LEADS TO SEVERELY DIMINISHED LIGHT OUTPUT. I RESEARCHED HOW TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE LIGHTS, AND EVENTUALLY RETROFITTED NEWER METAL PROJECTOR BOWLS FROM A 2006+ BMW. THIS RETROFIT WHILE NOT PERMANENT, HAS HELPED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. IN ADDITION TO THE LACK OF HEADLIGHT OUTPUT, THERE IS A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD INVOLVED WITH THIS DESIGN FLAW. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53464K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in JUPITER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10468028

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR GET PROGRESSIVELY DIMMER OVER TIME. CHANGING HEADLIGHT BULBS (XENON HID D2S 4300K) DOES NOTHING BECAUSE THE REFLECTIVE COATING ON THE HEADLIGHT BOWLS HAS MELTED / BURNT OFF. THERE IS A SCENT OF HOT PLASTIC WITH THE HEADLIGHTS RECENTLY ON AND PROTECTIVE COVERS REMOVED. THE HEADLIGHT BOWLS APPEAR DARKLY CHARRED JUST ABOVE THE BULB AREA. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 124000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53414K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10468460

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . IT APPEARS THAT A DESIGN DEFECT HAS CAUSED HOUSINGS FOR BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS TO BE SUBJECT TO HEAT STRESS, RESULTING IN DISCOLORATION AND CRACKING. AS A RESULT VISIBILITY DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING IS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED WHEN USING BOTH LOW-AND HIGH-BEAMS. APPROXIMATE COST FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS IS IN EXCESS OF $2,000, NOT INCLUDING LABOR. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 81875 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in IRVINGTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Visibility/wiper

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility/wiper Report #10479373

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . THE GENERAL MODULE 5 IN E46 3 SERIES MODEL YEARS 2004-2006 FAIL CAUSING FAILURE OF TURN SIGNALS, CENTRAL LOCKING, WIND SHIELD WIPERS, AND HAZARD LIGHTS. THIS DEFECT IS KNOWN BY BMWNA BUT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2004 Electrical System Report #10479373

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE GENERAL MODULE 5 IN E46 3 SERIES MODEL YEARS 2004-2006 FAIL CAUSING FAILURE OF TURN SIGNALS, CENTRAL LOCKING, WIND SHIELD WIPERS, AND HAZARD LIGHTS. THIS DEFECT IS KNOWN BY BMWNA BUT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10479375

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . E46 BMW'S WITH ZKW XENON HEAD LAMPS SUFFER FROM POOR BULB PROJECTORS WHICH BURN TO THE POINT THAT LIGHT OUTPUT IS NEARLY NONE. THIS IS DEFECT IS KNOWN BY BMWNA BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Visibility/wiper

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility/wiper Report #10479375

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . E46 BMW'S WITH ZKW XENON HEAD LAMPS SUFFER FROM POOR BULB PROJECTORS WHICH BURN TO THE POINT THAT LIGHT OUTPUT IS NEARLY NONE. THIS IS DEFECT IS KNOWN BY BMWNA BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10490427

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 2012.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BMW E46 EQUIPPED WITH ZKW BRAND HEADLIGHTS SUFFER FROM A BURNT, MELTED, AND CRACKED REFLECTOR BOWL DRAMATICALLY REDUCING THE BI-XENON LIGHT OUTPUT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED FOR DRIVERS AND OTHERS SAFETY DURING NIGHT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in FORT MILL, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10492055

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BURNT BOWL IN THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE XENON LIGHT TO HAVE DIMINISHED LIGHT OUTPUT. NIGHT DRIVING IS VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO THE HEADLIGHT NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH ANYMORE. REPLACEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLIES WILL ONLY FIX THIS TEMPORARILY UNTIL THE BOWLS BUT AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in KENNESAW, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10512911

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . PROJECTORS FOR THE ZKW HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATED MAKING NIGHT DRIVING DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in OLYMPIA, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10519713

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BMW E46 MODELS HAVE BEEN KNOWN FOR THIS ISSUE REGARDING HID/BIXENON PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS LOOSING THEIR ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY LIGHT THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE ZKW (BMW BRAND/MANUFACTURE) HEADLIGHT THAT BMW USED AND THE REFLECTOR BOWL FOR THE PROJECTOR HEADLAMP WAS PARTIALLY MELTED AND BURNED SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING THE REFLECTIVE SURFACE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION ONLINE THIS IS A TYPICAL PROBLEM WITH THIS PLATFORM OF THE BMW 3 SERIES AND THERE IS NO RESOLUTION EXCEPT COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THE REDUCED ILLUMINATION WAS SO BAD, THAT MY HEADLAMPS WOULD BE ON AT NIGHT BUT MY FOG LIGHTS PROJECTED MORE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND WERE BRIGHTER REQUIRING ME TO USE THEM ON A DAILY BASIS FOR LIGHT UNTIL I REPLACED MY HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. GIVEN THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THOUSANDS OF BMW E46 OWNERS HAVE TO REPLACE THEIR COMPLETE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES THE NHTSA NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE AND HELP REMEDY THIS SITUATION AS BMW SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT BMW HAD TWO DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS FOR HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FOR THIS SERIES BMW (AL BOSCH AND ZKW). THE AL BOSCH LAMPS ARE NOT AFFECTED AS THEY UTILIZED METAL PROJECTOR/REFLECTIVE BOWLS WHERE THE ZKW (THE AFFECTED SUPPLIER) USED CHROMED PLASTIC THAT BURNS/MELTS OVER TIME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53494K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10544693

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED WITH 155XXX MILES ON IT AND NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS CANNOT SUFFICIENTLY LIGHT UP THE ROAD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE XENON PROJECTOR-BOWL HOUSING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNT. LIGHT OUTPUT IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. THE LIGHTS ARE MANUFACTURED BY "ZKW" *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 155000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in HUDSON, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10546748

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS INCLUDE THE BI-XENON OPTION. ZKW WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER FOR THESE HEADLIGHTS. THE REFLECTIVE HOUSING SURROUNDING THE BULB SUFFERS FROM SEVERE DEGRADATION AND TOTAL LIGHT OUTPUT IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. OVERALL NIGHTTIME VEHICLE VISIBILITY AND SAFETY IS GREATLY AFFECTED. I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MAKE/MODEL/YEAR AND OPTION PACKAGE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10555831

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS WAS EXTREMELY DIM. THE REFLECTOR WAS DISCOLORED AND BURNED, CAUSING IMPROPER ILLUMINATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53414K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in NEWMAN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10563120

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE BOWL OF THE OEM ZKW HEADLIGHT BURNS OUT. IT IS FIRST AND FOREMOST A SAFETY HAZARD. BMW HAS PRODUCED COUNTLESS CARS THAT ARE AFFECTED, SPECIFICALLY ANY 3 SERIES WITH THE UPGRADED XENON HEADLIGHTS. NOT ONLY WAS THIS AN ADDITIONAL OPTION BUT THE COST TO RECTIFY LIGHT OUTPUT TO A SAFE LEVEL IS HIGH. OEM HEADLIGHTS COST $1200 EACH AT THE DEALERSHIP. I FEEL AS THOUGH THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO APPROACH THIS SINCE HEADLIGHTS CORRELATE DIRECTLY WITH NIGHT DRIVING AND SAFETY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CARMEL, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10564757

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2013.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . ON ZKW-HEADLIGHT EQUIPPED BI-XENON BMW 3-SERIES, THE LOW BEAM PROJECTOR BOWLS ARE COATED WITH FAULTY REFLECTING MATERIAL THAT IS BURNED OFF OVER TIME, DRAMATICALLY REDUCING THE OUTPUT OF THE HEADLIGHTS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53474K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in NORTH READING, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10597871

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2014.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE ZKW XENON LIGHTS IN THE BMW E46 CHASIS HAVE DECREASED LIGHT OUTPUT. THIS MAKES NIGHT TIME DRIVING DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE REFLECTOR BOWL (THAT REFLECTS LIGHT ONTO THE ROAD) IS BECOME BADLY BURNT. THIS COULD ALSO START A FIRE, AS THE PIECE IS PLASTIC. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53444K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in HUDSON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Visibility/wiper

BMW 330I 2004 Visibility/wiper Report #10616511

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . THE BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER LIGHT UP THE ROAD. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HEADLIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY ZKW ON 2003-2005 BMW 330 MODELS. THE REFLECTOR BOWLS ON THESE UNITS BURN OUT OVER TIME AND REDUCE THE HEADLIGHT'S ABILITY TO REFLECT LIGHT. DRIVING AT NIGHT IS LITERALLY NO BETTER WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON OR OFF. I HAVE TO RELY ON MY FOG LIGHTS JUST TO SEE ANYTHING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT IS WIDE-SPREAD..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53434K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CORONA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10616511

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER LIGHT UP THE ROAD. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HEADLIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY ZKW ON 2003-2005 BMW 330 MODELS. THE REFLECTOR BOWLS ON THESE UNITS BURN OUT OVER TIME AND REDUCE THE HEADLIGHT'S ABILITY TO REFLECT LIGHT. DRIVING AT NIGHT IS LITERALLY NO BETTER WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON OR OFF. I HAVE TO RELY ON MY FOG LIGHTS JUST TO SEE ANYTHING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT IS WIDE-SPREAD..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53434K. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in CORONA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Air Bags

BMW 330I 2004 Air Bags Report #10632008

BMW 330I 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.BMW 330I 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HWY 92 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HERE A LOUD THUNDEROUS EXPLOSION. AS I CHECKED MY SURROUNDINGS I THOUGHT I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A CAR ACCIDENT, SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND COASTED TO THE SIDE. AS I LOOKED AROUND MY SIDE AIRBAG CURTAINS ON BOTH SIDE WERE DEPLOYED AS WELL AS MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR AIR BAG. I GET OUT OF MY CAR AND INSPECT THE CAR AND NOTHING VISIBLY WAS DAMAGED. I LOOK DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTHING WAS THERE, CARS WERE FLOWING AS NORMAL AND NOT A POT HOLE IN SIGHT. CALLED BMW AND FOUND THAT BMW HAD HAS A RECALL ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING MINE..1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 144000 miles. Bmw 330i 2004 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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