Condensation inside headlights

sestafan · 01-29-2023, 05:56 PM

Have anyone had this? I have mist on the inside of headlights. Is this normal. Although it is below zero celcius here, but I have never noticed anything like that in a brand new car.

FlashMonkey929 · 01-29-2023, 07:06 PM

I got a little bit in my passenger headlight two days ago but it went away in a few minutes. If it keeps happening I plan to see the dealer.

BMWZ4 · 01-29-2023, 07:06 PM

Normal. I've had it on all my BMWs over the years. It'll burn away eventually

sestafan · 01-29-2023, 07:14 PM

So, is it something that only happens in new BMWs?😂

BMWZ4 · 01-29-2023, 07:16 PM

[QUOTE=sestafan;29787076]So, is it something that only happens in new BMWs?😂

I've had the issue dating back to my 2011 z4. As for other manufacturers, can't say

ronime · 01-30-2023, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sestafan

So, is it something that only happens in new BMWs?😂

Not in my experience. I think LED lights suffer more because they don't generate as much heat as filament bulbs to burn off the condensation.

bcdx93 · 01-30-2023, 08:23 AM

Make sense.
From google: Incandescent bulbs produce heat that is felt in the beam of light, much like the heat that is felt from sunlight.

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Originally Posted by ronime

Not in my experience. I think LED lights suffer more because they don't generate as much heat as filament bulbs to burn off the condensation.

tex2670 · 01-30-2023, 08:26 AM

I had this when I first took delivery, but it's gone now. But I park in my garage overnight, and not outside.

SpaceSilver.X1 · 12-01-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RDD2023BMWX1MSPORT

My 2023 BMX X1 MSport U11 had condensation appear in the passenger side headlight. It was visible on several different days.

check out this video:

Gamma Doppler · 12-01-2023, 02:35 PM

Yes, my 23 x1 has condensation on both headlights on/off, according to the user manual and dealer, it's normal unless you are seeing water droplets.

It did surprise me, because my previous 10 cars are not like this

SpaceSilver.X1 · 12-01-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamma Doppler

Yes, my 23 x1 has condensation on both headlights on/off, according to the user manual and dealer, it's normal unless you are seeing water droplets.

It did surprise me, because my previous 10 cars are not like this

that's probably just luck? I've seen condensation X3, X5 and M2. on non-BMWs, I've seen them on recent Lexus, Toyota, Honda, GMC, Ford and Mercedes.(cars and SUVs)

GJMills · 12-01-2023, 09:13 PM

Mine had this as well. I removed the access cover from the back of the head light and let it sit in my garage for three days during cool dry weather. I have not seen it again.

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BMWZ4 Major General 1926 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Normal. I've had it on all my BMWs over the years. It'll burn away eventually __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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BMWZ4 Major General 1926 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=sestafan;29787076]So, is it something that only happens in new BMWs?😂 I've had the issue dating back to my 2011 z4. As for other manufacturers, can't say __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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Gamma Doppler Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2023 X1 28i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Ny iTrader: (0)	Yes, my 23 x1 has condensation on both headlights on/off, according to the user manual and dealer, it's normal unless you are seeing water droplets. It did surprise me, because my previous 10 cars are not like this
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GJMills Enlisted Member 9 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Calgary AB iTrader: (0)	Mine had this as well. I removed the access cover from the back of the head light and let it sit in my garage for three days during cool dry weather. I have not seen it again. Attached Images
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