2016 BMW X1 visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 2, 2025CAVisibility & Wipers

   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 it did not bother much but over time the curtain completely left the guide/rail on one side and started sagging. Given it is a sunroof the curtain is as long as the vehicle and so…

   NHTSA complaint #11664440 · source
2. Filed May 1, 2023NYVisibility & Wipers

   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 visibility.

   NHTSA complaint #11519909 · source
3. Filed Apr 15, 2023MAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The sunroof screen that covers the panoramic sunroof has become detached from the retractable component. Because of this, the screen has begun to sag, which is now partially obstructing visibility through the rearview mirror. This obstruction is a life threatening situation because of lowered visibility. (According to online forums dedicated to this manufacturer's vehicles, this is a common issue for this make and model. Unfortunately, the manufacturer considers the sunroof…

   NHTSA complaint #11517218 · source
4. Filed Aug 10, 2022CAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   I saw there was a recall for the sunroof for my type of vehicle, sunroof components do not open when I press to open it. Cloth of sunroof got stuck and is now broken.

   NHTSA complaint #11478627 · source
5. Filed Aug 9, 2022SCVisibility & Wipers

   The panoramic sunroof screen has separated where glued to retractable component, causing it to sag such that visibility through rearview mirror is partially obstructed, which I anticipate will get worse if not repaired. It is available for inspection and I have scheduled a service appointment with the dealer. My understanding is that this is common for this make/model based on online forums dedicated to the manufacturer's vehicles. My understanding is that the manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11478412 · source
6. Filed Jul 30, 2022NYVisibility & Wipers

   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 visibility. From research, this is a common problem that BMW has not remedied for many years.

   NHTSA complaint #11476624 · source
7. Filed May 9, 2022ALVisibility & Wipers

   Panoramic roof shade blind has detached (failed) from its frame and fallen sagging in my sight and blocking the view of the driver while operating the vehicle. Many reports of the same problem of owner community on the internet.

   NHTSA complaint #11463814 · source
8. Filed Mar 14, 2022TXVisibility & Wipers

   The retractable sunshade has fallen from the track obstructing the rear view visibility. The glue that was used is faulty according to several repairmen and no one will work on the part. After reviewing several online forums, this looks to be a common problem for the 2016 BMW X1. This should be a recall and covered by BMW because it cannot be remedied and obstructs the drivers view and ability to safely drive.

   NHTSA complaint #11456586 · source
9. Filed Feb 17, 2022CAVisibility & Wipers

   Sunshade panel is not retracting properly and this situation creates a sagging panel that impedes visibility when driving (looking to the rear view mirror)

   NHTSA complaint #11452474 · source
10. Filed Nov 19, 2021FLVisibility & Wipers

    The shade of panoramic sunroof is deflected, the adhesive is not strong enough as time goes, it can’t hold the shade in place which caused the shade falling from the original place, blocked the rear view sights. Is dangers while operating in conditions like this

    NHTSA complaint #11441086 · source
11. Filed Oct 7, 2021ALVisibility & Wipers

    The sunshade on the panoramic sunroof detached entirely along the passenger side of the car. It hangs down and impairs the driver's vision on the passenger side, preventing the driver from seeing oncoming traffic. Additionally the sunshade cannot be retracted for fear that it will hang down further impairing the driver's view in the rear view mirror. I am not driving my car unless absolutely necessary until this can be repaired. I contacted BMW and took the car to the local…

    NHTSA complaint #11435934 · source
12. Filed Jul 7, 2021VAVisibility & Wipers

    The sunscreen on the panoramic sunroof is sagging because the motor has broken and it is lost tension leaving the sunscreen sagging overhead blocking driver Visibility

    NHTSA complaint #11423795 · source

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