BMW X7 Headlight Leveling System Fails, Owner Seeks Help

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2020 BMW X5 last winter. The adaptive headlights were misaligned, and I got the same warning message. Turned out to be a faulty servomotor in the headlight assembly. Had it fixed at a shop that specializes in European cars. The servomotor needed replacement along with some wiring harness work. It wasn't a major mechanical issue, but it definitely needed proper attention since it's a safety feature. The repair took about 4 hours. One important thing: make sure they check both headlight units even if only one is showing problems. In my case, the other side started acting up two months later. Also, they should run a complete diagnostic on the headlight system after the repair to ensure everything's properly calibrated. I'd suggest finding a shop that has experience with BMW's adaptive lighting systems. These aren't simple plug-and-play repairs like regular headlights. Hope this helps!

Hey again! Thanks for sharing your X5 experience, really helpful! Just wondering, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the repair? And since you mentioned the other headlight acting up later, did anything else pop up with the lighting system after getting both fixed? Appreciate any extra info you can share!

Hey again! Just wanted to follow up, I actually got the issue completely sorted out since my last reply. The headlight range control fault is now fixed, and the car's working perfectly. The final bill came to 1040 € for replacing the defective servomotor in the headlight assembly. And to answer your question about further issues, nope, absolutely nothing else has acted up since getting both headlights fixed. It's been smooth sailing with the lighting system. The repair shop did a thorough job checking and calibrating everything, which I think made all the difference. I'm really glad I went ahead and had both units checked even though only one was showing problems initially. It saved me from another potential garage visit down the line. The headlights are now perfectly aligned and working just as they should. Let me know if you need any other details about the repair. Happy to help!

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! Just wanted to update you on my BMW situation. Finally got it sorted at a certified European car specialist. They diagnosed and fixed the headlight issue, turned out my car needed a new control module and some recalibration work. The whole thing took about 5 hours, but it was worth the wait. The total cost came to around 950 for parts and labor, which wasn't as bad as I feared. The mechanic was really transparent about the whole process and even showed me the faulty parts. Much better experience than my last repair shop! Both headlights are now perfectly aligned and the warning light is gone. Plus, they did a complimentary inspection of the entire lighting system to make sure everything else was working properly. Really appreciate everyone's input, helped me feel more confident about getting it fixed. My car's running like a dream now! Take care!