2021 BMW X-Series Front Door Panel LED Failure
BMW has issued a manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID: 10187481) regarding front door panel LED failures in 2021 BMW X-Series vehicles. The issue stems from moisture entering the LED module, leading to corrosion and inoperable lights. Owners experiencing this problem should consult their dealer.
Também se aplica a
- BMW X4
- 2021
- BMW X5
- 2021
- BMW X6
- 2021
- BMW X7
- 2021
BMW has released a manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID: 10187481, addressing concerns about front door panel LED failures in certain 2021 BMW X-Series vehicles. This communication highlights a specific problem where the LED light on the front door is not working, impacting models like the 2021 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7. Owners experiencing a BMW X3 LED failure should be aware of this potential issue.
Symptoms
The primary symptom owners will notice is that the "LED light on the front door is not working." This indicates a malfunction in the interior lighting system of the vehicle's front doors.
Cause of the Problem
The manufacturer communication identifies the root cause of the BMW X3 LED failure as moisture intrusion. Due to the specific orientation of the LED module within the front door panel, moisture may enter the LED module. This moisture can lead to corrosion, which in turn causes the LED light to fail.
What Owners Should Do
If you own a 2021 BMW X-Series vehicle and are experiencing a BMW X3 LED failure or notice that the "LED light on the front door is not working," it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. They can diagnose the issue and perform the necessary repairs according to BMW's guidelines. This manufacturer communication helps dealerships understand and address this specific problem.
Source: NHTSA ID 10187481.
What BMW X3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 23 model years.
- 2,295
- Owner complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 1,126
- Service bulletins
- 114
- Crashes reported
- 133
- Fires reported
- 118
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
113 complaints, the 8th most of 23 model years on file. Owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 10 recalls on file.
Structure and Interior Lighting and Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 134 of 2,295 complaints (6%), including 11 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2004 | 138 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 143 | |
| 2007 | 258 | |
| 2008 | 122 | |
| 2011 | 126 | |
| 2013 | 226 | |
| 2015 | 105 | |
| 2019 | 171 | |
| 2020 | 110 | |
| 2021 | 113 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 494
- Electrical System — 450
- Air Bags — 404
- Power Train — 247
- Seats — 218
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 24V764000 — Structure (Oct 2024)
Recent owner reports about structure and interior lighting and equipment
The sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was in motion. There were no weather events, debris, or damage to the sunroof prior to the incident. The panoramic moonroof behind the sunroof remained intact.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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