BMW 3 Series exterior lighting problems by year
100 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 11 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2004 with 42 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 3 Series | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 2009 3 Series | 5 | 9% | — | |
| 2008 3 Series | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2007 3 Series | 7 | 6% | — | |
| 2006 3 Series | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2005 3 Series | 4 | 16% | — | |
| 2004 3 Series | 42 | 55% | 89,000 mi | |
| 2003 3 Series | 23 | 32% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2002 3 Series | 3 | 12% | — | |
| 2001 3 Series | 8 | 22% | — | |
| 2000 3 Series | 2 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.