BMW LED Daytime Running Lights Investigation

Heber Han PC is investigating a potential class action lawsuit involving a reported problem with the LED daytime running lights in certain BMW models. One or both sides of the daytime running lights may reportedly turn dim, discolor/yellow, or completely fail. Some consumers have reported having to pay out-of-pocket to replace the entire headlight assembly if their vehicles are out of warranty, at a cost of up to thousands of dollars per side. 

An LED daytime running light issue may reportedly affect certain years of vehicle models including the following: 

• 2 Series Gran Coupe 
• 5 Series 
• 6 Series Gran Turismo 
• 7 Series 
• X1 
• X3 
• X4 
• X5
• X6 
• X7 
• M5 

Examples of complaints include: 

• “On the driver’s side the headlight’s smaller light stopped working. I brought the car to BMW and they said the LED burned out, which also caused burn marks on the headlight assembly, so the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced.” 
• “After purchasing this vehicle I took the car in for PA state inspection . . . to find out that [the] passenger side front headlight needs to be replaced.  The reason for the replacement is because the LED running light has burnt out. Not only has the daytime running light burnt out but it . . . has burned out the module for the light. Because the module is also burned the entire headlight needs to be replaced at a cost of $8000….” 

If you own or lease a BMW that was purchased/leased new or as a certified pre-owned vehicle and are experiencing this problem, we invite you to contact us by completing the form on this page.