BMW 5 Series F10 Headlight Repair
BMW F10 headlight repair by mail stops moisture, replaces cracked lenses and fixes module faults in the original 5 Series headlight. You get a free quote first, then ship it from anywhere in the U.S.
From $400 per headlight — final price in your free quote
BMW F10 headlight condensation that comes back
If your F10 headlight fogs up or collects droplets inside, drying it clears the lens for a while. Then it returns after the next rain or car wash.
The reason is the seal between the lens and the housing. With age it hardens and gaps, humid air gets in, and it condenses when the headlight cools.
Resealing the original F10 headlight
The fix that lasts is to open the unit, dry it and seal it again, instead of drying it from the outside.
- The old seal is removed and the lens is sealed back onto the housing.
- Water marks or corrosion inside are checked and priced in the quote.
- A cracked lens is replaced with a new one during the same job.
For moisture on other cars, see Headlight Condensation Repair & Resealing.
BMW F10 headlight repair beyond moisture
The F10 is the 5 Series sedan from roughly the 2011 to 2016 model years. Many cars have xenon units; LED units arrived with the update for the 2014 model year.
- Daytime running light rings that dim or go dark.
- Adaptive swivel and leveling faults.
- Xenon lights that flicker, often from the ballast.
- Broken mounting tabs after a minor hit.
Repair it or replace the whole unit?
A replacement F10 headlight has to match your car's version, xenon or LED, adaptive or not. A used one is as old as yours, seal included.
Repairing the original keeps the original fit, beam pattern and connector, and the pair on your car still matches. There is no replacement to order, code and wait for.
F10 repair price
From $400 per headlight — final price in your free quote
Repair starts only after you approve your written quote. Packing and shipping instructions come with your quote.
The final price depends on what the headlight needs. See Headlight Repair Cost.
F10 questions
Is a little fog inside the lens normal?
A light haze that clears within minutes of switching the lights on can be normal. Droplets, pooled water or fog that stays for days point to a failed seal.
Should I send both headlights?
Send the one with the problem. If both show moisture, your quote prices each headlight separately.
End the moisture in your F10 headlight
Send the year, a photo of the lens and what you see, and you get a written quote before you ship.