Climate control safety defect. TSB SI B64 06 13 was completed, defect still exists. It happens in both recirculate and fresh air settings. Upon driving in humid conditions climate control becomes inop. Evaporator ices over and fan makes loud noise but no air comes out of vents. This creates a dangerous situation as defrost/fog setting is inop and you can't clear the windshield or see to drive.
Visibility & wipers
BMW 335I Visibility problems by year
4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 335I's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
Visibility complaints by model year
Latest 335I visibility complaints
Si b64 06 13 ( complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than one hour. Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor). *Tr
We have had some snow here in new york this past winter. It seems as if there may be a design flaw with the windshield wiper. For whatever reason the windshield wiper on the right hand side popped. Per the dealer this outside influence voided the guarantee as there was ice under the cowl where the arm is connected to the motor. The photo in the attachment shows the area in question. What gets me is the "ice buildup" that caused this to happen most likely came from the defroster. The snow melts and drains down into...
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the area in question. I'm enclosing a copy of my correspondence with the bmw dealer. 1 Attachment (1307.1 Kb) click for options view slide show (1) download as zip add to onedrive hi [[redacted]], here's a picture of my car. I'm letting mother nature get rid of the ice. The design might work in florida. It's a design defect that, if you ask me, should be covered! Regards, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Within the first month of purchasing this vehicle I started to experience problems rolling up and down the rear passenger window. It wasn't too long, then front window malfunctioned. The area of concern is for safety while driving in regards to rain coming in car and attackers. I would like to know that my windows are operating properly while stopped. The check engine light has also come on twice since new. *Tr
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