Headlights and Tailights Staying Lit

ladydriver · 09-23-2021, 05:57 PM

The lights on my X7 are staying lit long after the car has been turned off. A little background: this morning, I sat at Starbucks for 1 hour and watched as my lights stayed on for 45 minutes. My lights are set to "Auto" and my car was fully locked. The other day, it appears that my lights stayed on for at least 3 hours, from arriving home (parked in garage/unlocked) until we realized they were on.

Does anyone have any insight into what is going on with my lights? Or has anyone seen this happen with their x7 before? It's a 2022 that I picked up two weeks ago. I followed up with the dealership's "genius" who has never seen this before and is willing to bring the car in to look at. I would like to avoid, though, because I have two little kids and am 45 minutes away from the dealer.

cncmastr · 09-24-2021, 05:02 PM

I've noticed this too. Not sure why.

mjr24 · 09-25-2021, 01:15 AM

We've had this issue, too, in our 2021 but when unlocked. I basically have resorted to having to lock the car in our garage in order to make sure the lights turn off.

I almost feel that the engine start/stop maybe has something to do with this? Like I take my foot off the pedal before I press the start/stop button so the car is already technically off.....and maybe I still actually have the car on?

JaTe · 09-25-2021, 07:53 AM

Haven't noticed it on my X7 but has happened on my wife's X3. We resorted to just locking the cars up in the garage.

ladydriver · 09-25-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

We've had this issue, too, in our 2021 but when unlocked. I basically have resorted to having to lock the car in our garage in order to make sure the lights turn off.

I almost feel that the engine start/stop maybe has something to do with this? Like I take my foot off the pedal before I press the start/stop button so the car is already technically off.....and maybe I still actually have the car on?

Interesting... I'll have to pay some attention to when I take my car off the break and turn the car off.

CruiseControl · 09-25-2021, 05:15 PM

I noticed and posted something similar. When using the Auto-Hold feature if I apply the brakes, come to a full stop, lift my foot off the brake, the vehicle doesn't move as designed. Turn off and my brake lights remain fully illuminated as if my foot is still on the brake.

09-23-2021, 05:57 PM	#1
ladydriver New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW x7 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Headlights and Tailights Staying Lit The lights on my X7 are staying lit long after the car has been turned off. A little background: this morning, I sat at Starbucks for 1 hour and watched as my lights stayed on for 45 minutes. My lights are set to "Auto" and my car was fully locked. The other day, it appears that my lights stayed on for at least 3 hours, from arriving home (parked in garage/unlocked) until we realized they were on. Does anyone have any insight into what is going on with my lights? Or has anyone seen this happen with their x7 before? It's a 2022 that I picked up two weeks ago. I followed up with the dealership's "genius" who has never seen this before and is willing to bring the car in to look at. I would like to avoid, though, because I have two little kids and am 45 minutes away from the dealer.
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09-24-2021, 05:02 PM	#2
cncmastr Colonel 1592 Rep 2,413 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Cecotto, F85, G05, G07, Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Outside Atlanta iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 X5 M [0.00] 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2005 BMW X5 4.8is [0.00] 2006 BMW M3 [10.00]	I've noticed this too. Not sure why. __________________
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09-25-2021, 01:15 AM	#3
mjr24 Colonel 1657 Rep 2,405 Posts Drives: M8 Comp GC, X7, AMG GT53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	We've had this issue, too, in our 2021 but when unlocked. I basically have resorted to having to lock the car in our garage in order to make sure the lights turn off. I almost feel that the engine start/stop maybe has something to do with this? Like I take my foot off the pedal before I press the start/stop button so the car is already technically off.....and maybe I still actually have the car on? __________________ 2022 M8 Comp GC, 2021 AMG GT53, 2022 X5M Competition, 2021 X7 40i, 2019 M5, 2018 M550I, 2017 Audi Q7, 2014 M6 GC, 2013 Mercedes CLS550, 2011 750LI, 2008 M6 Cabrio, 2008 Porsche Cayenne S, 2004 Mercedes SL55 AMG, 2003 Mercedes SL500, 2000 Mercedes CL500, 1993 Lexus SC400, 1989 525i, 1985 318i
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09-25-2021, 07:53 AM	#4
JaTe BMW Junkie 176 Rep 306 Posts Drives: X3, X7 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Haven't noticed it on my X7 but has happened on my wife's X3. We resorted to just locking the cars up in the garage. __________________ Current Stable: 2021 BMW X7 xdrive40i, 2020 BMW X3 xdrive30i, 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD-OR Retired BMWs: 1999 BMW 328i, 2005 BMW M3 ZCP
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CruiseControl Captain 217 Rep 814 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X7 40iM Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I noticed and posted something similar. When using the Auto-Hold feature if I apply the brakes, come to a full stop, lift my foot off the brake, the vehicle doesn't move as designed. Turn off and my brake lights remain fully illuminated as if my foot is still on the brake.
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