2021 BMW 330I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 BMW 330I, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While I was driving down the highway, sunroof has exploded without any apparent reason. I really didn’t realize what had happened at first, all I heard was a loud bang which could’ve lead to distraction and cause an accident. Luckily it wasn’t the case for me. Although, broken pieces of the sunroof has came off and flown to roadway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509033, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 10250374Feb 16, 2024An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when…
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10227558Oct 1, 2022After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
- 10225121Sep 1, 2022An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
- 10205096Nov 1, 2021After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
- 10200245Jun 1, 2021A rattling noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning is activated.
- 10194305Apr 1, 2021Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
- 10188947Feb 1, 2021SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
- 10188944Feb 1, 2021LIN BUS FAULTS WITH EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE: Faulty exterior rearview mirror electronics have created a short on the LIN bus, damaging the mirror glass and causing…
- 10188940Feb 1, 2021TICKING NOISE FROM A-PILLAR AREA: A ticking noise is present in the A-Pillar and side mirror area when driving at speeds of approximately 40 MPH.
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 2021 BMW 330I
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 BMW 330I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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