2017 BMW 330I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 BMW 330I, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,600 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.
“I was driving between 55-65 MPH on a two lane highway when the panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. The majority of glass blew up and out of the car, but small pieces were falling back into the car. The temperature outside was approximately 66 degrees. Traffic was moving well, but heavy.”
NHTSA complaint #11132463, filed 2018-10, 10,600 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.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2017 BMW 330I
20 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW 330I
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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