2016 BMW 228I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 BMW 228I, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Was driving down the highway around 65mph. There were no cars or trucks around me. As I was driving I suddenly heard a loud explosion type sound. I heard glass shatter and wind start to enter my car. I was absolutely shocked and almost lost control of my vehicle. I took the next exit off the highway and parked my car. Upon exiting, I saw a huge gaping hole in my glass sunroof, along with the remaining glass completely shattered and cracked. There is currently a lawsuit on-going about manufacturer defects on Bmw causing sunroofs to explode. I believe I was a victim of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11246307, filed 2019-08, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218374Jun 1, 2022The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.
- 10199295May 1, 2021GROANING FROM THE SIDE WINDOWS: There is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against…
- 10198902May 1, 2021GROANING FROM THE SIDE WINDOWS: There is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against…
- 10194305Apr 1, 2021Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
- 10184584Nov 1, 2020Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no…
- 10169468Nov 1, 2019Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full…
- 10163049Jun 1, 2019Service Information June 2019 General Electrical Systems B61 08 19 Technical Service WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWITCH ON BY THEMSELVES. The windshield wipers switch on by themselves and…
- 10160350Apr 1, 2019The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
- 10160267Apr 1, 2019The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
- 10136727Dec 1, 2017EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES: Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 BMW 228I
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW 228I
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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