The documented E46 issue
BMW’s historical recall describes the body-side rear lamp ground connection on the listed sedans. Tail, brake or turn-signal functions can be affected. The trunk-lid lamp portion is outside that specific fault description.
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What to do next
Record which functions fail and whether the warning is intermittent. Ask a BMW center to check the VIN’s recall history and inspect the connector/ground repair where applicable. The remedy may involve a ground connection and damaged connector parts rather than only a bulb.
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- BMW SI B63 06 11 — E46 sedan rear-lamp recall FAQ ↗Reviewed Sep 27, 2026
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