2013 BMW 3 Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 BMW 3 Series, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,650 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.
“We have had some snow here in new york this past winter. It seems as if there may be a design flaw with the windshield wiper. For whatever reason the windshield wiper on the right hand side popped. Per the dealer this outside influence voided the guarantee as there was ice under the cowl where the arm is connected to the motor. The photo in the attachment shows the area in question. What gets me is the ice buildup that caused this to happen most likely came from the defroster. The snow melts and drains down into the area in question. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691962, filed 2015-03, 12,650 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10193495Apr 6, 2015The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- 10049739Nov 1, 2012Bmw: trunk lid fails to open, hazard lights flashes permanently, vehicle will lock and unlock on its own, all interior lights, by themselves, will turn on and when ignition is…
- 10049719Oct 1, 2012Bmw: on some vehicles, led on headlight switch, flashes. The power mirrors and windows become inoperative, due to possible water in both headlights or right and left stepper box…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 3 Series
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 3 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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