2011 BMW 1 Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 BMW 1 Series, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25 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 radio display in the car has its polarizing filter off-set so that when wearing polarized glasses you cannot see the display. When required to wear prescription glasses this is a distraction and a safety hazard as you have to remove the glasses to see the radio display. This is experienced in the 335i, which does not appear in your pull down list on the following pages the climate control system has its polarized filter correctly positioned. Only occurs in the car when you do not have the 'I'drive option.”
NHTSA complaint #10347499, filed 2010-08, 25 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162404Jul 10, 2019"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150224Aug 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150127Mar 1, 2013IHKA Control Panel Not Working. IHKA (Integrated Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning) panel does not work or light up. CAUSE Fuse blown or chaffed wire for rear trunk light
- 10149441Feb 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 1 Series
15 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 1 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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