2021 BMW 228I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 BMW 228I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2021 BMW 228I. The contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH, the sunroof exploded. The contact stated that the shade guard was closed at the time the failure occurred. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11533458, filed 2023-07, 55,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V091000Feb 18, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of…Covers: BMW 228I 2020–2021, M235I 2020–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10238078May 1, 2023Sudden failure of the power window(s).
- 10227558Oct 1, 2022After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
- 10218374Jun 1, 2022The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.
- 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2021 BMW 228I
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 BMW 228I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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