BMW iX3 Headlight Malfunction: Range Control Under Fire

Hey there! I dealt with the exact same issue on my 2020 BMW iX. The symptoms were identical, misaligned beams and warning lights. The servomotor that controls the headlight leveling was indeed failing. Last time at the garage, they confirmed it through diagnostic testing. The headlight assembly needed partial disassembly to replace the faulty servomotor. They also had to recalibrate the system afterward. While it wasn't a critical safety issue that needed immediate attention, driving with misaligned headlights isn't ideal for night visibility. It's not a complicated fix for someone who knows BMW electronics, but you'll want a technician with experience in modern BMW systems. The repair took about 3 hours at the shop. Just make sure they use genuine BMW parts for the replacement. Hope this helps with your decision.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's super helpful, sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. Would you mind sharing roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also curious if you've had any other issues pop up with the headlights since getting it fixed? I'm thinking I should probably get mine looked at sooner rather than later, especially since I do quite a bit of night driving. Just want to have a ballpark figure in mind before I head to the shop.

Hey again! Just wanted to follow up, I recently got the repair done and it set me back 1040 € to fix the defective servomotor. I know it's not cheap, but honestly, it was worth every penny. The headlight range control fault is completely gone now, and everything's working perfectly. Since you asked about other issues, nope, haven't had a single problem with the headlights since the repair. They're working exactly like they should now, with perfect beam alignment and no more warning lights on the dash. It's such a relief, especially for night driving. The shop did a really solid job with it. I mean, when you're dropping that kind of money on a repair, you want it done right, right? If you're doing lots of night driving like you mentioned, I'd definitely recommend getting it sorted soon. Having properly aligned headlights makes such a huge difference for visibility. Let me know if you need any other details about the repair, happy to share more about my experience!

Just got back from the mechanic today, and wow, what a difference! Took your advice and got it sorted right away. The repair cost was actually pretty close to what you paid, around 1100 € for everything. The mechanic I found was really thorough. They showed me the old servomotor, and it was definitely shot. They walked me through the whole repair process, which I appreciated after my last bad experience with mechanics. The diagnostic testing, replacement, and calibration took about 4 hours total. Took it for a drive last night, and the headlights are working perfectly now, no more weird angles or warning lights. Such a relief! Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me make the decision to get it fixed right away instead of putting it off. Sometimes you just need that push from someone who's been through the same thing. The best part? No more anxiety about night driving. Money well spent, if you ask me!