2006 BMW 1 Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 BMW 1 Series, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 1 SERIES. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the instrument panel lights flashed and the door chime activated on its own. The contact drove home, looked in the trunk, and noticed that the electronic components filled with water. The sun roof leaked water onto the electrical components. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10888965, filed 2016-07, 200,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 1 Series
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 1 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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