🖤 Black Shadow Edition V3 — iconic shape, darker character.
The blacked-out version of our IKON: fully de-chromed, all-black internals, with the distinctive IKON lighting signature. Choose Amber / Yellow / White or Red / Yellow / White tri-colour DRLs, switch colour from the driver's seat, and keep a clean blacked-out face even with the lights off. Supplied as a pair, with connector options to suit your original headlight configuration.
✅ MOT Pass & E-Mark Certified | 🇬🇧 UK's Biggest IKON Supplier | 🔧 Manufactured by SJC × VMSS
✨ Key Features
- 1:1 OEM LCI2 ICON design
- Black Shadow custom housing — fully de-chromed, entirely black internals for a murdered-out look
- Tri-colour switchable DRLs — Amber / Yellow / White or Red / Yellow / White, change on the fly, no app and no coding
- V3 brighter DRL with the DRL desync fix
- DRL memory — retains your last selected colour
- Upgraded heatsink
- Startup animation
- Reflector-based geometric optic system
- MOT Pass and E-Mark Certified
- Vehicle-specific connector options for 6, 8, 9 and 10-pin configurations
- One-year limited warranty with free compatibility-related remote coding
📦 What's Included
- Pair of complete headlight assemblies, left and right — nothing to retrofit into your old housings
- All LED drivers and control modules pre-installed inside the units
- Connector-specific plug for the pin configuration you select — no adapters or wiring splices
- Auto-levelling retained on compatible configurations
💡 How The Beams Work — Reflector-Based Geometric Optics
These headlights use a reflector-based geometric optic system, mirroring the factory arrangement — the OEM F3x adaptive LED unit is reflector-based, not a projector.
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Dipped / low beam — handled entirely by the upper angular horizontal light bars
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Main / high beam — cast from a completely separate, lower LED source inside the housing
Beam pattern: right-hand kick-up on LHD, flat beam on RHD. E-marked housing. These are aftermarket headlights, not genuine BMW assemblies. Correct beam alignment after fitting matters, so we recommend a professional alignment check.
🚗 Fitment
Fits BMW 4 Series F32 / F33 / F36 and M3 / M4 F80 / F82 / F83 (2013–2020).
Compatibility depends on your original headlights, not simply your registration year.
Not sure if your car is compatible? Message us on Instagram or via the contact page with your VIN, reg or model year and we'll confirm before you order.
🔌 Which Pin Configuration Do I Have?
Check the connector on the back of your current headlights before ordering:
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6 Pin — LCI LED headlights
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8 Pin — Pre-LCI Xenon, non-adaptive
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9 Pin — Pre-LCI Xenon, adaptive
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10 Pin — Pre-LCI1 LED adaptive
Still unsure? Send us a photo of the connector on the back of your current headlight and we'll confirm the right option for you — please don't guess.
💡 DRL Modes (On-The-Fly Switching)
Switch DRL colour from the driver's seat using your high beam flash — no app, no coding:
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Amber / Red — flash high beam 7 times (depending on the version you select)
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Yellow — flash high beam 6 times
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White — flash high beam 5 times
Your last selected colour is retained by the DRL memory function. These are tri-colour headlights, not the app-controlled RGB version. Change colours while safely stationary, and use only the lighting modes permitted where you drive.
🔧 Installation & Main Lighting Functions
100% plug & play — no coding required for all main headlight functions. Select the version that matches your original headlights. DRLs, low beam, high beam and indicators operate through the factory harness.
Most cars display no dashboard warnings. On rare vehicles, a warning message may appear even though the main lighting functions work correctly. Free remote coding support is available to resolve these warnings.
Allow around 2 hours for professional installation of the pair and arrange a beam-alignment check. Factory adaptive cornering or swivel features depend on the selected version and vehicle; contact us to confirm those additional features before ordering.
💧 Sealing & The First 10 Days
Once fitted, the seals need roughly 10 days to settle and acclimatise to your climate and to the temperature cycling of the engine bay.
During that period, please avoid:
- Pressure washing, especially direct jets around the headlight edges and rear covers
- Prolonged exposure to heavy rain where it can be avoided
After the settling period, normal washing and everyday weather are fine.
On IP ratings: we've deliberately not put these assemblies through formal IP ingress-protection certification — that testing cost would be passed straight on to you. They are sealed to the same standard as the rest of the IKON range, and any moisture issue caused by a manufacturing defect is handled under our warranty and condensation policy below.
⚖️ Why Buy The VMSS IKON
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V3 hardware — brighter DRL, custom housing and the DRL desync fix
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DRL memory — last selected colour retained between uses
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Free compatibility coding — in-house remote technicians, during and after the warranty period
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Extended DRL aftercare — discounted replacement DRL LED modules for up to 2 further years, on top of the 12-month warranty
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Fitment checked before dispatch — send your VIN and connector photos and we confirm the configuration for you
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UK's biggest IKON supplier — designed by VMSS, manufactured by SJC
📦 Shipping & Dispatch
Delivery as quick as 7 Days. Free Standard shipping to mainland UK, EU and U.S. destinations.
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Standard: estimated delivery 12–18 Days from dispatch.
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Express: estimated delivery 7–14 Days from dispatch; charges shown at checkout.
- Higher-cost destinations, including Northern Ireland and Norway, retain their applicable shipping charges.
Delivery estimates begin at dispatch. Any production lead time or advertised preorder release date applies before dispatch. Please reply promptly if we request VIN or connector photographs to confirm fitment.
⚠️ Warranty & Refunds
IKON Headlights Limited Warranty & Extended Aftercare Policy
1-Year Limited Warranty
At IKON Headlights, we stand behind the quality and performance of our products. All IKON Headlights are covered by a 12-month Limited Warranty from the date of purchase.
What's Covered
During the 12-month warranty period, IKON Headlights will repair or replace, at our discretion, any defective component or complete headlight assembly that experiences a failure affecting its major operating functions due to manufacturing defects or component failure.
Covered functions include, but are not limited to:
- Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- Low Beam Function
- High Beam Function
- Turn Signals / Indicators
- Sequential Turn Signals
- LED Modules and Internal Lighting Components
- Control Modules and Electronic Components supplied with the headlight
If any of the above major functions cease to operate correctly under normal use during the warranty period, IKON Headlights will provide replacement parts or a replacement headlight assembly where deemed necessary after inspection and verification.
What's Not Covered
The following conditions are considered normal wear, environmental effects, or maintenance-related issues and are not covered under this warranty:
- Lens wear, fading, yellowing, pitting, scratches, or stone chips
- Cosmetic damage caused by road debris, accidents, misuse, or improper installation
- Water spots or surface contamination
- Minor moisture or condensation that does not affect headlight performance
- Damage caused by vehicle electrical faults, incorrect wiring, modifications, accidents, or external impacts
- Labour, installation, removal, shipping, or associated costs unless otherwise agreed
Condensation Policy
Condensation can naturally occur within headlight assemblies due to changes in temperature and humidity. As such, condensation is generally not covered under warranty.
However, if excessive moisture accumulation is determined upon review to be the result of a manufacturing defect, IKON Headlights may authorise a repair or replacement at its sole discretion following inspection.
All condensation-related claims are subject to review and approval by IKON Headlights.
Warranty Claim Process
To submit a warranty claim, customers must provide:
- Proof of purchase
- Order number
- Photographs and/or videos demonstrating the fault
- Vehicle details if requested
IKON Headlights reserves the right to request additional information before approving any claim.
Extended Aftercare Programme — DRL LED Modules Only
Following the expiration of the 12-month warranty period, IKON Headlights offers an Extended Aftercare Programme covering DRL LED modules only, for up to an additional 2 years.
Aftercare Benefits
During the Extended Aftercare period, replacement DRL LED modules can be purchased for 20% of the component's current retail price (an 80% discount from full retail price).
This is the only component covered by the programme. Availability is subject to stock levels and product compatibility.
Exclusions
The Extended Aftercare Programme does not extend or renew the original warranty and does not cover:
- Any component other than the DRL LED modules — including control modules, indicator and sequential signal modules, and other internal lighting components
- Complete headlight replacements
- Lens wear or cosmetic damage
- Accidental damage
- Water ingress caused by impact or improper installation
- Labour or installation costs
IKON Headlights reserves the right to inspect, review, approve, deny, repair, or replace any product covered under this policy. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Dashboard Warning Support
No coding is required for the main lighting functions. Most vehicles show no dashboard warnings; rare warning messages can be resolved with free remote coding support from VMSS, available during and after the warranty period. If a main lighting function does not operate correctly, contact our support team for diagnosis and warranty assistance.
14-Day EU Right of Withdrawal & 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
14-Day EU Right of Withdrawal
In accordance with applicable consumer protection regulations, customers located within eligible European jurisdictions have the right to withdraw from their purchase within 14 calendar days of receiving their order without providing a reason.
To exercise this right, customers must notify IKON Headlights in writing within the 14-day withdrawal period.
Returned products must:
- Be in their original condition.
- Include all supplied accessories, modules, wiring, and packaging.
- Show no signs of installation, modification, damage, or misuse.
- Be suitable for resale as new.
Once the returned item has been received and inspected, a refund will be processed to the original payment method. Original shipping charges may be non-refundable where permitted by law.
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless otherwise required by applicable consumer legislation.
30-Day Satisfaction or Money-Back Guarantee
We are confident in the quality and performance of IKON Headlights. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return your product within 30 days of delivery for a refund, subject to the conditions below.
To qualify for the 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
- The product must be returned within 30 days of delivery.
- The product must not be physically damaged, modified, or abused.
- All original components, accessories, and packaging must be included.
- Customers must contact IKON Headlights before returning the product to obtain return authorisation.
Prior to approving a return, our technical support team may attempt to resolve any issues through troubleshooting, vehicle coding assistance, or installation guidance.
If a return is approved and the product is received in acceptable condition, a refund will be issued to the original payment method.
The 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee is provided in addition to any statutory consumer rights and does not affect your legal rights under applicable consumer protection laws.
IKON Headlights reserves the right to refuse returns that do not meet the conditions outlined above.
