Has any had problems with the head lights failing with condensation , my I have failed twice now

Morning Ged

Welcome to the Forum

As your car is so young (possibly still under Warranty) what is BMW's response ?

I would be having strong words in writing with the Dealer (copies to BMW Customer Services) as failing lights make the car Unsuitable for purpose. Under the sale of goods act you could return the car and ask for all monies back.

Good Luck let us know what happens

Dave

A re-occurring problem with the G42, see link from another forum below regarding issues. I had both replaced @ 12 months old and nearside replaced again @23 months. Covered under warranty once tested by BMW, you have to jump through hoops to get anywhere, as BMW don't recognise the issue then after warranty who knows what will happen

https://www.babybmw.net/threads/g42-headlamp-condensation.147368/

Try checking the USA sites due to the differing legal position there (Class Legal Actions) Manufacturers often make the decision to either re-engineer or recall at their expence.

If they have called a recall there it would make it hard to deny it here also if it is becoming common Rip Off Britain is also an option

Dave

On 12/11/2025 at 7:54 AM, Greydog said:

Try checking the USA sites due to the differing legal position there (Class Legal Actions) Manufacturers often make the decision to either re-engineer or recall at their expence.

If they have called a recall there it would make it hard to deny it here also if it is becoming common Rip Off Britain is also an option

Dave

The link above is to a forum which includes USA members, same issues over there. BMW have now apparently changed the design slightly, date on these is 2025 manufacture, check if it is replaced. I tried using the forum information but it was rejected as it is someone's personal opinion of a fault, not BMW's. Two headlights replaced is £3500+, the attached image was mine and BMW still had to prove the unit was faulty.

Hi - new to forum. I have a 220i M series 2024 suffering from the headlight condensation problem. Started in October on one headlight and now the other has followed suit. Under warranty, the dealer pressure tested the light and said it was faulty and would be replaced. Unfortunately what has been happening in the past is that they have been replacing the headlights with ones that are also faulty hence ongoing problem. Apparently headlights manufactured after September/October 2025 should now be fitted. I’m still waiting as have been told there are no replacements in the country! BMW - major car manufacturer - should have sorted this mess out years ago!

On 1/17/2026 at 8:14 AM, Ciren24 said:

Hi - new to forum. I have a 220i M series 2024 suffering from the headlight condensation problem. Started in October on one headlight and now the other has followed suit. Under warranty, the dealer pressure tested the light and said it was faulty and would be replaced. Unfortunately what has been happening in the past is that they have been replacing the headlights with ones that are also faulty hence ongoing problem. Apparently headlights manufactured after September/October 2025 should now be fitted. I’m still waiting as have been told there are no replacements in the country! BMW - major car manufacturer - should have sorted this mess out years ago!

SIB 06 05 26 (2026-01-20)
BMW 230I 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Headlight Return
MC-11028204-0001.pdf

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Hi Stewart

Welcome to the Forum

I hope they get it sorted for you soon

A bit like the film Apollo 13 where Tom Hanks says some thing like "Here we are sat on top of a million parts all supplied by the lowest bidder" Sadly these days most Manufacturers buy in more parts than they actually make themselves. When there is an issue the paying customer, us. is often caught up in a tangle of inter company wrangling before there is a sensible resolution

Dave

I have an issue now with condensation in headlights . Four years old but only done 25k. This could break me financially. Quoted 1500+ by dealer for one. Further complicated by be bought direct from Park Lane not local dealer. Help!!

Hi John

Welcome to the Forum

As you have no doubt read this appears to be a problem that BMW seem to think their customers should pay for, I would contact BMW Customer Services UK to see if they will do the honourable thing. After all this is a road safety issue.

I know of 2 people who have sourced replacements from the Internet due to BMW silly prices

Good Luck

Dave