Headlamp fault warning

Questions about the Headlamp fault warning symbol

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean on BMW cars?

Glows orange or red when the headlights are not working. Have the lights checked and repaired.

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Lights up with the amber triangle and a lighting-fault message when an LED light source is defective. Seek a specialist garage.

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Lights yellow when exterior vehicle lighting has failed fully or partly. Check the bulbs and lights.

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean on Kia cars?

Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Stays on when the LED headlamp has a malfunction, and blinks when an LED headlamp related part has a malfunction; have the vehicle inspected. Continued driving with it on or blinking can shorten the life of the low beam.

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean on BYD cars?

When this warning light is yellow, the headlight is faulty. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer or service provider.

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean on Mazda cars?

Comes on if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer.

Does the Headlamp fault warning symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On BMW cars it means: Headlight not working. On Škoda cars it means: LED light source defective. On Volkswagen cars it means: Exterior light failure. On Kia cars it means: LED headlamp malfunction. On BYD cars it means: Headlight fault. On Mazda cars it means: LED headlight malfunction.

What does the Headlamp fault warning symbol look like?

Amber light bulb outline with rays and an exclamation mark inside. It is also called “bulb failure”, “headlamp malfunction” and “light failure”.

Checked against the source · Nov 12, 2026 · How we verify

• 120 km/h warning light (amber)Dashboard lights
• 2H indicator (white)Dashboard lights
• 4H four-wheel drive indicator (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS text (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS warningDashboard lights
• ACC adapting to road courseDashboard lights
• ACC braking insufficientDashboard lights
• ACC junction adaptationDashboard lights

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