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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2011 BMW 328I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
2%of 578 total for the year
Median mileage
92,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 BMW 328I, 2% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Footwell module failed. This is a known issue by Bmw. Device controls accessory lighting, central locking system, turn signals, and power windows. Bmw si b01 20 16 released extending warranty on frm to 10 years, 152000 miles. Frm on my vehicle failed at 195,000. Total replacement cost was $1,000”

NHTSA complaint #11376409, filed 2020-11, 195,000 miles

“While driving down a straight road at 50 MPH, a very loud pop was heard almost like an explosion. I pulled to the side of the road and noticed the entire sunroof had shattered. It was a clear day with temps in the 70's. No other vehicles were in the vicinity at time of event. No road debri was noted on roadway. The glass appeared to be pushed out like it was caused by a pressure difference. At the time of event, all the windows were up with the A/C on. Pieces of the glass had flown back and scratched the paint down to metal on both the roof and trunk-lid. …”

NHTSA complaint #10745037, filed 2015-07, 32,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 328I. While driving at low speeds, the blower motor failed without warning and the air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11102535, filed 2018-06, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 328I. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the windshield had a crack that extended approximately eight inches. The contact called a glass replacement company to have the windshield replaced. The independent technician stated that there were many complaints about the failure and it was not caused by road debris. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10895075, filed 2016-08, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 328I. While driving at various speeds and attempting to utilize the defrost to clear the windshield, the defroster failed to work. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle. In addition, the front windows would not roll up or down intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10810529, filed 2015-12, 35,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201511%
201421%
201321%
201232%
2011142%
201043%
200921%
200831%
200792%
200054%
199933%
199814%
199626%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328I

Engine
194 complaintsEngine cooling
175 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328I

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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