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2016 BMW X1 Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 BMW X1 has 17 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 BMW X1

Other
56
Powertrain
33
Visibility
17
Structure
15
Electrical
12
Brakes
7
Engine
5
Steering
4
Suspension
3
Airbags
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 11, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe power sunshade came loose and dropped one side of the sunshade to the drivers side because it ca...
May 22, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERAbout 24 months back the sunroof curtain of my BMW X1 started having problems when I retract or oper...
May 1, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe vehicle features a panoramic sunroof with a retractable sunroof shade. The sunroof shade is atta...
Aug 1, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERThe panoramic sunroof screen has separated where glued to retractable component, causing it to sag s...
Jul 23, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERThe vehicle features a panoramic sunroof with a retractable sunroof shade. The sunroof shade is atta...
Apr 30, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERPanoramic roof shade blind has detached (failed) from its frame and fallen sagging in my sight and ...
Feb 11, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERSunshade panel is not retracting properly and this situation creates a sagging panel that impedes vi...
Jan 11, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERThe retractable sunshade has fallen from the track obstructing the rear view visibility. The glue th...
Sep 1, 2021VISIBILITY/WIPERThe sunshade on the panoramic sunroof detached entirely along the passenger side of the car. It hang...
Jul 7, 2021VISIBILITY/WIPERThe sunscreen on the panoramic sunroof is sagging because the motor has broken and it is lost tensio...
Mar 31, 2021VISIBILITY/WIPERThe shade of panoramic sunroof is deflected, the adhesive is not strong enough as time goes, it can’...
Mar 1, 2021VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HEADLINER ON THIS MODEL IS MADE OF CLOTH. THE CLOTH CAME OFF OF THE TRACK DUR...
Aug 20, 2020VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE RETRACTABLE SUNROOF...
Aug 18, 2020VISIBILITY/WIPERWHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY DURING A CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP, THE SUNROOF SUN SHADE/BLIND CAME OUT OF...
Jul 20, 2020VISIBILITY/WIPERThe roof sunshade adhesive loose which makes the sunshade loose from the roof, makes the sunshade in...
Jun 23, 2020VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE SUN SHADE THAT COVERS THE MOONROOF FROM THE INTERIOR CAME APART ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING I...
Jun 3, 2020VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI DEPARTED MY HOUSE AND GOT ONTO THE WEST PARK TOLL WAY. AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MILES, I HEARD LIKE...

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