Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
1996 BMW 328I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 BMW 328I, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 BMW 328I
Engine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 BMW 328I
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology