[tolwyn]

Hi guys,

Just finished a long road trip from Calgary, AB to Victoria, BC and back in my 2013 335i.

When I was filling up on the way home, I noticed my passenger side rear light housing was oddly sticking out. This is the piece attached to the trunk lid, not the rear quarter panel. Looking closer, I found I could lift it slightly to see that the plastic hook was broken off. I haven't the slightest clue how that could happen. I know it wasn't that way when I left the hotel that morning simply because I had to load the trunk myself. Light housing is still pretty much inside, can't be pulled out (without extreme force I assume) so it's in no danger of falling off.

This is what it looks like, trunk is in open position with me holding it to take this shot.

Question is, will this be covered under warranty or am I going to be paying for this one?

If I'm paying, can anyone confirm if this is the right part?

http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/201...&siteid=214672

Thanks in advance for any insight.

[akru88]

depends on your dealer , i had the same problem few month ago and had a lot of fight with my dealer. Hope they give you a new one . Its not our unique problem

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=660070

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=735941

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forum...oose-tail-lamp

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=889694

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by tolwyn

Hi guys,

Just finished a long road trip from Calgary, AB to Victoria, BC and back in my 2013 335i.

When I was filling up on the way home, I noticed my passenger side rear light housing was oddly sticking out. This is the piece attached to the trunk lid, not the rear quarter panel. Looking closer, I found I could lift it slightly to see that the plastic hook was broken off. I haven't the slightest clue how that could happen. I know it wasn't that way when I left the hotel that morning simply because I had to load the trunk myself. Light housing is still pretty much inside, can't be pulled out (without extreme force I assume) so it's in no danger of falling off.

This is what it looks like, trunk is in open position with me holding it to take this shot.

Question is, will this be covered under warranty or am I going to be paying for this one?

If I'm paying, can anyone confirm if this is the right part?

http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/201...&siteid=214672

Thanks in advance for any insight.

this is a known recall dealer should replace by warranty, there's many threads regarding this issue, has happened to me as well, on both sides

[ji99lypuff]

Yep known recall. My dealer fixed my dangling rear light and also my left one which wasnt falling out but orobaby would have if left.

[akru88]

Originally Posted by ji99lypuff

Yep known recall. My dealer fixed my dangling rear light and also my left one which wasnt falling out but orobaby would have if left.

??

Customer service in my country told me , Bmw dont made any recalls for the tail lights , they dont know about the problems at all.
Do you have any information from it ?

[tolwyn]

Wow... thanks for the links guys. This will help me when I drop into my dealer on the way home tonight from work. I'll do some reading.

Is there a number or official details/docs about this recall?

Thanks.

[tolwyn]

I think its this: SI B63 05 12 based on what I read through the links that akru88 was kind enough to find and post! (Thanks akru88!)

[BavarianFanatic]

Originally Posted by tolwyn

I think its this: SI B63 05 12 based on what I read through the links that akru88 was kind enough to find and post! (Thanks akru88!)

And to clarify, this is a "Service Bulletin", not a "Recall". The two are VERY different...

[akru88]

Originally Posted by tolwyn

I think its this: SI B63 05 12 based on what I read through the links that akru88 was kind enough to find and post! (Thanks akru88!)

np mate . inform us from your dealer answer

[tolwyn]

Hi guys,

So I stopped off at Calgary BMW and spoke to an advisor (man, I like the fact that their service department goes until 9pm). He didn't know about the problem, but straight away scanned my fob and indicated that it'll be covered under warranty.

I scheduled a service appointment for Wednesday since I couldn't let them have the car right away. They're doing a few other service maintenance items (I'm at 40k km at the moment) at the same time.

Very happy with the immediate service!

[DrivenByE30]

You guys should to ask for the LCI unit as replacement... If you like that ...

[ji99lypuff]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

You guys should to ask for the LCI unit as replacement... If you like that ...

Lol i dont think that it works as a plug n play with our old units. Some wiring and coding must be done. Would be a nice surprise if they did that...one can daydream i guess.