Original BMW Brake Light Switch for BMW 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4, M Models, and Mini Cooper (1998–2019)

This Original BMW brake light switch, part number XKB000022, turns on the brake lights when the pedal is pressed and serves a wide spread of BMW and Mini Cooper models from 1998–2019. It is a simple on/off switch that sits on a bracket behind the brake pedal. When you press the pedal, the switch completes the circuit that powers the brake lights or the relay that controls them. BMW cross-references it to its own number 61316967601. The switch is made in Germany and sold individually, one per car.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty and a 24,000-mile limit, whichever comes first.

Brake light switches come in a few basic styles. Some close the circuit when depressed and others when released, so the replacement has to match the factory design. On many cars this switch also feeds other systems, such as cruise control cancel, the automatic transmission park interlock, and older ABS or traction control setups. A failing switch can show up in those systems as well as at the brake lights. If your BMW parts records show 61316967601, this switch is the matching part.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW, Original BMW part
• Part number: XKB000022
• BMW cross-reference: 61316967601
• Part type: brake light switch, pedal-bracket mounted
• Quantity: one per car
• Made in Germany
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months or 24,000 miles

Common Questions

What symptoms point to a bad brake light switch?
The brake lights may not come on, may stay on constantly, or may flicker when the internal contacts are corroded or loose. A failing switch can also stop cruise control from canceling when you tap the brakes.

Can this switch keep an automatic from shifting out of park?
Yes. Most automatics need the brake pressed to shift into drive, and a bad switch may not signal the interlock solenoid to release.

Our team at PMB Performance can help sort brake light faults on BMW and Mini models.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the table below to verify the year and submodel for your build. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.