2016 BMW X1 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 13%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 BMW X1, 13% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I departed my house and got onto the west park toll way. After driving for a few miles, I heard like an explosion. Under panic, I realized that the sunroof had shattered. I was traveling at about 65mph and no one was ahead of me or adjacent to me. There was a pickup truck behind me about safe following distance.”
NHTSA complaint #11327191, filed 2020-06, 22,800 miles“The sun shade that covers the moonroof from the interior came apart on the passenger side, causing it to hang into the cabin. This occurred by itself without operating the vehicle or sun shade. The vehicle had been stationary for several days, parked outside in an uncovered private parking space. Bmw is claiming this is not covered by warranty, despite several other owners having the same exact issue. It's clear this is a manufacturing defect. Repair cost is $2,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11331966, filed 2020-07, 36,000 miles“The sliding sun visor on the panoramic sunroof has become detached from its frame on the passenger side. The sliding visor material now droops into cabin with possible obstruction of visibility to outside areas.”
NHTSA complaint #11416802, filed 2021-05, 27,500 miles“The panoramic sunroof headliner on this model is made of cloth. The cloth came off of the track during normal operation, causing the cloth headliner to sag and a significant decrease in visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11406109, filed 2021-04, 51,000 miles“While driving on a highway during a cross country road trip, the sunroof sun shade/blind came out of its track on the drivers side. A visit to a Bmw dealer noted an out of warranty repair cost of $2600. The dealer said the entire panoramic sunroof assembly would have to be removed to replace the sun shade/blind. The sun shade has now become inoperable and is stuck in the open position. This has created an unacceptable exposure to the sun in the vehicle. The outside temperatures were over 110 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353928, filed 2020-09, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10188941Feb 1, 2021DOOR PAINT STREAKS: Streaks are found running mostly vertically down along the door outer skin from the lower window trim. This can affect any of the 4 side doors.
- 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…
- 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.
- 10152669Nov 1, 2018EXTERIOR MIRRORS GO TO RANDOM POSITION. Mirror(s) is (are) exhibiting one of two distinct behaviors: A. Passenger side mirror does not adjust itself out of the automatic parking…
- 10146744Dec 1, 2016EXTERIOR MIRRORS GO TO RANDOM POSITION This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 29 16 dated September 2016.. Mirror(s) is (are) exhibiting one of two distinct…
- 10146897Oct 1, 2016REVERSE LIGHT SHINES INTO PASSENGER CABIN. Reverse light shines into passenger cabin at the rear window and glares into driver's eyes from interior rearview mirror. Deletion of…
- 10146828Sep 1, 2016EXTERIOR MIRRORS GO TO RANDOM POSITION. Mirror(s) is (are) exhibiting one of two distinct behaviors: A. Passenger side mirror does not adjust itself out of the automatic parking…
- 10151366Jun 1, 2016Whistling Noise from Exterior Mirror. With the windows closed, a whistling noise is heard from one or both exterior mirrors at speeds over 50 mph. Excessive gap between exterior…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 BMW X1
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW X1
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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