2021 BMW LED DRL Dimness TSB
A manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10200241) has been issued for 2021 BMW models, including the X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and 5 Series, regarding dim or discolored LED daytime running lights.
Also applies to
- BMW 530e
- 2021
- BMW 530i
- 2021
- BMW 540i
- 2021
- BMW 740i
- 2021
- BMW M5
- 2021
- BMW M550i
- 2021
- BMW M760i
- 2021
- BMW X4
- 2021
- BMW X5
- 2021
- BMW X6
- 2021
- BMW X7
- 2021
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Symptoms of LED DRL Dimness
Owners of various 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW X3, may observe that "One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored." This issue affects the exterior lighting system, specifically the LED daytime running lights (DRL). This symptom is a direct indication of a potential problem with the DRL module or the LED components themselves, leading to the 2021 BMW X3 LED DRL dimness.
What Owners Should Do
If you notice that the LED daytime running lights on your 2021 BMW X3 or other affected 2021 BMW model are dim or discolored, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Reference manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10200241 when discussing the issue with service personnel. While the specific repair procedure is not detailed in the public summary, the existence of this technical service bulletin (TSB) indicates that BMW is aware of the problem and has likely provided guidance to dealerships on diagnosis and resolution.
It is important to have any exterior lighting issues addressed promptly to ensure proper vehicle visibility and compliance with road safety regulations. Your dealership can perform a diagnostic check and advise on the necessary steps to resolve the LED DRL dimness.
Source: NHTSA ID 10200241
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.
Equipment and Exterior Lighting, the system this article covers, accounts for 68 of 2,295 complaints (3%), including 5 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 equipment and exterior lighting
The headlights will turn on and off irregularly without any drastic changes in outside lighting conditions while set in the Auto setting. No controls will be touched and the lights will turn on and off completely by themselves.
Read owner complaints →The passenger side daylight running light stopped functioning. I called BMW dealership while it was still under warranty and was told that if it was simply a light needing replacement it would be $500.
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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