2016 BMW X1 visibility/wiper problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2016 BMW X1 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“About 24 months back the sunroof curtain of my BMW X1 started having problems when I retract or operate it. It used to make stretching noises when I tried to open my sunroof and after a few times I heard a crackling noise and before I can stop it the curtain tore. Initially it was a small tear, so…”
filed Jun 2, 2025
“The vehicle features a panoramic sunroof with a retractable sunroof shade. The sunroof shade is attached to the sides of the vehicle ceiling with glue that fails over time and causes the sunshade to partially or completely detach from the ceiling of the vehicle, causing a dangerous obstruction to…”
filed May 1, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other X1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 X1 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 X1 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 BMW X1
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.