2016 BMW 328I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 BMW 328I, 2% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.
“Sunroof glass exploded. No injury as roof slider (thin slide panel underneath glass) was closed. Vehicle was in motion on highway traveling approximately 40 MPH. No apparent impact point, glass appears to be expanded outward (vs. Inward).”
NHTSA complaint #11063253, filed 2018-01, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 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…
- 10165288Aug 1, 2019GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
- 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.
- 10149543Oct 1, 2018STATIONARY CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING. After the high voltage (HV) charging procedure, the stationary climate control (aka preconditioning) does not…
- 10136727Dec 1, 2017EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES: Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in.
- 10146585Mar 1, 2017EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES Whats new: Video link added This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 44 16 dated January 2017. . Creaking noise coming from either or…
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 2016 BMW 328I
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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