2013 BMW X1 SAV Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“Since I purchased the vehicle, I complained to Bmw about a filmy fog collecting inside thr windshield of the vehicle. You could thoroughly clean the windshield, and within 2-3 days, the film would return. This would cause difficulty seeing through thr windshield, especially at dusk and dawn. I cleaned my windshield continuously for appx 1.5 years, all the while complaining to my dealer and Bmw corporate. I was told numerous times that there was no way to measure how much buildup on a windshield caused a safety hazard, so there was no recall or anything Bmw could or would . …”
NHTSA complaint #10731623, filed 2015-07, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw x1. While pulling out of the garage, the sun roof spontaneously shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to Bmw of morristown (111 ridgedale ave, morristown, nj) where it was confirmed that the sun roof shattered and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #11046066, filed 2017-11, 72,000 miles“2013 Bmw x1. Consumer writes in regards to spontaneous shattering of sun roof in vehicle. The consumer stated as he was making a right turn, the sun roof suddenly fell apart in tiny fragments of glass all over his seat, floor, clothing and skin. Nothing hit the car, there were no environmental interferences such as tress, or anything else that would impeded, constrict or in any way come in contact with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10493901, filed 2013-01Related service bulletins
- 10193495Apr 6, 2015The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- 10148030Sep 1, 2014Door Mirror Wind/Whistle Noise. Whistling noise from front area of the front door mirror when driving at highway speeds CAUSE There is an air gap between the door mirror cap and…
- 10150109Mar 1, 2013Driver's Door Mirror Adjustment Range Not Sufficient. The driver's door mirror inward travel is not sufficient. CAUSE The mirror glass carrier inward bump stop is too high and…
- 10149434Feb 1, 2013Door Mirror Heating Not Working Properly. Mirror heating has no effect or works intermittently. CAUSE Door mirror software error This only affects E84 LCI models with option…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
32 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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