BMW warning lights
Every warning light comes from a fault stored in one of your BMW's modules. What each light means, the usual causes, and how to read the fault behind it.
- BMW ABS and DSC lights on ABS, DSC (traction / stability) and often the brake warning together.
- BMW airbag light on The airbag (SRS) warning: a fault in the airbag system.
- BMW check engine light on The engine (emissions) warning: steady or flashing.
- BMW battery and charging warning The red charging light, or a battery discharge warning.
- BMW brake pad wear warning The brake pad wear warning and the brake service reminder.
- BMW tire pressure warning The tire pressure (flat tire) warning.
- BMW coolant temperature warning The engine is too hot, or the coolant is low.
- BMW engine oil warning Red: oil pressure. Yellow: oil level.
- BMW drivetrain malfunction warning The engine or transmission limits power to protect itself.
- BMW power steering warning The steering assist is reduced or off.
- BMW electric parking brake warning A fault in the electric parking brake.
- BMW light failure warning A bulb out, or a lamp the lights module reads as faulty.
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