LCI rear lights recall - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

tropical335i · 01-07-2013, 02:15 AM

Hi Guys,
anyone knows if there is a recall for LCI rear lights as they tend to lose their brightness?
Thanks.

makkan00 · 01-07-2013, 05:55 AM

Also the brake ligh bars melt in 09-10 LCI models.

Not sure about recall though?

IanS100 · 01-07-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

Also the brake ligh bars melt in 09-10 LCI models.

That's encouraging, I'd better stop using the brakes

doughboy · 01-07-2013, 11:31 AM

The 2009/2010 LCI tourers have a known defect with water ingress into the rear light cluster which makes the LEDs fail bit by bit.

They changed them all at service in the US, but not here of course.

My N/S one went when a year old, was changed under warranty, but they wouldn't change the other one even though it is a known issue, so now i'm waiting for that one to fail....

It's a sealed unit, £175 for the lot if it fails.

MEGA · 01-07-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

Also the brake ligh bars melt in 09-10 LCI models.

Not sure about recall though?

Bwahaha the brake bars melt? Seriously?

This is for sure if my car is under warranty and LED lights fail there's no way I'm paying for them... LEDs are not consumables heh.

makkan00 · 01-07-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Bwahaha the brake bars melt? Seriously?

This is for sure if my car is under warranty and LED lights fail there's no way I'm paying for them... LEDs are not consumables heh.

Sorry guys, its applicable to E90/91. Not sure about E92/ 93.

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Originally Posted by IanS100

That's encouraging, I'd better stop using the brakes

Ian,
Bars are always on when headlights are on.

tropical335i · 01-29-2013, 12:57 PM

was at the dealer today.they told me it is not a recall but it will be replaced as goodwill if they lose their brightness.
a friend got all his rear 325i LCI lights replaced in december 12.

gavp · 01-29-2013, 01:43 PM

Our E91 LCI rear lights were replaced ages ago because of a service bulletin or similar.
Was done at same time as a service.

PR3CI5N · 01-29-2013, 02:20 PM

Good to know. I'll definitely be asking my adviser about this.

xPETEZx · 01-30-2013, 06:06 AM

09 - 10 have issues?

My 08 LCI should be ok then? :P ?

Hopefully they where already done before I bought mine

magic77 · 01-30-2013, 06:49 AM

How obvious is it that they loose brightness

raj55 · 01-30-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gavp

Our E91 LCI rear lights were replaced ages ago because of a service bulletin or similar.
Was done at same time as a service.

The same here in Sweden, replaced during first service, free.

magic77 · 01-30-2013, 03:08 PM

Typical in UK we get short changed. But on a side note any ideas on how to spot this. My LCI is now coming up to 4 years. Apart from the xenons looking a bit dimm can say I have seen anything on the rear but then how often do you see back of your car at night driving.

PaulE90 · 01-30-2013, 03:41 PM

Is this really a wide-ranging problem? My 59 has done >40k and (to my knowledge) hasn't had them changed - no issues so far.

Is it a complete failure or just a slight, dis-satisfying dimming? Pictures anyone?

gavp · 01-30-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulE90

Is this really a wide-ranging problem? My 59 has done >40k and (to my knowledge) hasn't had them changed - no issues so far.

Is it a complete failure or just a slight, dis-satisfying dimming? Pictures anyone?

Was a complete surprise when told they'd been changed, nothing noticed beforehand.

01-07-2013, 02:15 AM	#1
tropical335i Private Drives: 335i LCI MSPORT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mauritius Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	LCI rear lights recall Hi Guys, anyone knows if there is a recall for LCI rear lights as they tend to lose their brightness? Thanks.
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01-07-2013, 05:55 AM	#2
makkan00 Brigadier General Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 3,945 iTrader: (15)	Also the brake ligh bars melt in 09-10 LCI models. Not sure about recall though? __________________ AluFelgens, LCI conversion, Eibach Sportsline, CF Interior Trims, Twin exhaust, Sports + Memory seats retrofit ICE: P99RS - Focal 100KRS II - SWS-8s - JL600/6 - JL300/2 - JL1000/1 - JL 12W7 IB My Audio build.

01-29-2013, 02:20 PM	#9
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 957 iTrader: (8)	Good to know. I'll definitely be asking my adviser about this. __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

01-30-2013, 06:49 AM	#11
magic77 Colonel Drives: 320 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (0)	How obvious is it that they loose brightness __________________ Titanium Silver E90 LCI 320D M Sport Saloon - Logic 7/ USB Connectity and Bluetooth/ Visibility Pack (Xenons, Adaptive Lights,Auto Wipers Lights and Corner Lights) / Sun Protection Glass/M Spoiler / Brake Ducts / BMW Performance Pack / BBS Wheels / SS Cat Back straight through with BCS Backbox

01-30-2013, 03:08 PM	#13
magic77 Colonel Drives: 320 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (0)	Typical in UK we get short changed. But on a side note any ideas on how to spot this. My LCI is now coming up to 4 years. Apart from the xenons looking a bit dimm can say I have seen anything on the rear but then how often do you see back of your car at night driving. __________________ Titanium Silver E90 LCI 320D M Sport Saloon - Logic 7/ USB Connectity and Bluetooth/ Visibility Pack (Xenons, Adaptive Lights,Auto Wipers Lights and Corner Lights) / Sun Protection Glass/M Spoiler / Brake Ducts / BMW Performance Pack / BBS Wheels / SS Cat Back straight through with BCS Backbox

01-07-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,778 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	The 2009/2010 LCI tourers have a known defect with water ingress into the rear light cluster which makes the LEDs fail bit by bit. They changed them all at service in the US, but not here of course. My N/S one went when a year old, was changed under warranty, but they wouldn't change the other one even though it is a known issue, so now i'm waiting for that one to fail.... It's a sealed unit, £175 for the lot if it fails.

01-29-2013, 12:57 PM	#7
tropical335i Private Drives: 335i LCI MSPORT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mauritius Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	was at the dealer today.they told me it is not a recall but it will be replaced as goodwill if they lose their brightness. a friend got all his rear 325i LCI lights replaced in december 12.

01-29-2013, 01:43 PM	#8
gavp Private First Class Drives: E46 M3/ F21 M135 coming Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	Our E91 LCI rear lights were replaced ages ago because of a service bulletin or similar. Was done at same time as a service.

01-30-2013, 06:06 AM	#10
xPETEZx First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 325i SE 6MT (E90 LCI) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 343 iTrader: (0)	09 - 10 have issues? My 08 LCI should be ok then? :P ? Hopefully they where already done before I bought mine

01-30-2013, 03:41 PM	#14
PaulE90 Registered Drives: E90 320D M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Is this really a wide-ranging problem? My 59 has done >40k and (to my knowledge) hasn't had them changed - no issues so far. Is it a complete failure or just a slight, dis-satisfying dimming? Pictures anyone?

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