Sunroof shade came off the tracks and is now sagging partially obstructing the view of my rear view mirror, if this sags more or falls off completely I will be unable to see out the rear window and can cause a collision. I see this has been an issue with multiple vehicles and should be addressed with the company immediately.
2016 BMW X1 body problems
17 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body15
- Interior panels: ceiling2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW X1 body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V349000 · Recall details
What 2016 BMW X1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Sunroof shade ripped off
Steering Geer Box Structure body Roof and Pillars Seat belt retractors Air bags frontal
Today the moonroof lining just fell off. It is hanging from both sides but one of the sides has a thin metal strip bunched up. I am unable to close the moonroof lining and because it hangs it blocks my vision to the back rear from the view mirror. Please keep in mind my BMW has low miles so how is this possible? I am trying to upload a picture but unable on the form.
The sunroof shade is a common failure point on these cars that’s not being addressed. A quick internet search provides hundreds of reports of the same with the 2016+ vehicles. While it may seem harmless, my 3 year old constantly had the sun beating on the top of his head, especially in the hot summer sun. I had to pay somebody to install 5% tint on the glass because the sun was enough to give his skin a light sunburn. BMW wants $2500 to fix what’s obviously a defect.
I have read from hundreds of other people having the same problem. One side of the moonroof shade has come loose just from simply leaving it open.
Sagging sunroof liner , and potentially drop off anytime and block driver’s view .
The panoramic sunroof shade blind has become detached due to failing adhesive. The consequence of this failure renders the vehicle difficult to drive and impacts safety of occupants and non occupants. To illustrate this issue, it is easier to quote the incident. On driving the vehicle the sunroof shade became unattached from its rail (right side). A natural thing to do is attempt to open the shade and close again in the hope that it re-attaches itself. This only made the situation worse. The loose shade impedes the drivers view out the right side of the vehicle. Driving the vehicle, it is crucial that this view should be clear and unobstructed (especially when lane changing on a freeway!). A corollary to the above issue is that the sagging loose blind is a distraction to the driver of the vehicle. The drivers attention needs to be 100% dedicated to the operation of the vehicle and the safety of others. This flapping distraction reduces this significantly.
The sunroof shade in my vehicle had been sagging on the passenger side and when I retracted it, it bunched up and is now off track and stuck in position. I currently have my vehicle at a BMW service center for them to take a look at it. In terms of safety, I am unsure that it is a safety concern but it sure is an inconvenience.
While driving I opened my sunroof shade cover and heard a crackling noise turned around and it was all bundled up. The cover ripped off on one side. The untimely failure of the shade blind left it sagging/hanging and blocking my view as the driver while operating the vehicle.
Questions about the 2016 BMW X1 body
Does the 2016 BMW X1 have body problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the body of the 2016 BMW X1, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 BMW X1 body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW X1 body?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V349000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW X1 have the most body problems?
The BMW X1 model years with the most body complaints are 2018 (22 complaints), 2017 (20 complaints) and 2016 (17 complaints).
Other 2016 BMW X1 problems
Transmission 33Visibility 20Electrical 13Brakes 8Engine 8Airbags 4Steering 4Suspension 4Acceleration 3Driver assistance 2Seat belts 2Fuel system 1Lights 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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