05-05-2017, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Windshield crack
Went to drive the car the other morning and there was a crack in the windshield--wasn't there the night before and no recollection of an impact though it's possible. Anyone else ever have a spontaneous or otherwise crack in the windshield?
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05-05-2017, 04:16 PM | #2 |
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I've had the same thing happen to me. I did a search online and found that there were others that had the same issue. I had my car in the garage and one morning there was a crack that stemmed from the top of the windshield near the rear view mirror section was. It went down and split in 2 directions. BMW replaced my windshield under warranty. There were no rock chips at all either.
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05-06-2017, 02:39 AM | #4 |
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It's because of all these random crack photos I got clearplex installed. There are a few threads on this and a few other who got this installed.
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05-07-2017, 12:45 AM | #5 |
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I don't have a crack in windshield although I have got a cracking car .I think it's because of frail structure of what a supplier threw at BMW .
As far as I know, later production models get this sorted out
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05-08-2017, 03:48 AM | #6 |
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The structure is sound. Frankly, if one thinks the car is structurally weak, one shouldn't drive it. The cracking you hear when you're driving is most likely due to imperfectly aligned door locks. The dealer can adjust that for you. Worked for me.
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05-10-2017, 05:54 AM | #7 |
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I had the EXACT same thing happen to mine. Woke up & the windshield had a HUGE split going down the middle from the rear mirror & there was no chips or hits or anything before then & no impacts. Took it to bmw & even showed them that it was happening all over to other ones too. They had to have a bmw affiliate come to look at the car & they told me they refuse to pay for it under warranty & I had to pay like 1200 to get it replaced & all. Straight up bs. It's clearly a fault in the car from the carbon tub bending a little under stress & splitting the mirror down the center. And they seen it was an issue with man but still told me they wouldn't not cover it. Still mad. If this happens again & they still refuse I'll sell the car.
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05-10-2017, 10:56 AM | #8 | |
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This is insane to hear that windshields are cracking left and right and you have to foot the bill....sorry to hear that. |
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05-10-2017, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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They aligned my doors. I still have a rattle here and there and it drives me mad. Early adopters pay the biggest price and depreciation.
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05-10-2017, 01:04 PM | #10 |
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Mods: Maybe we could start a sticky where people could provide a VIN or something to collect info on the numerous cases of windshield cracks?
I think it would help any others that end up in the same situation, if they could tell BMW here are XX people who have had the exact same issue, with some sort of real info. Just an idea. Yes, I'm crazy paranoid about this happening to me too! |
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05-10-2017, 07:14 PM | #11 | |
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05-16-2017, 02:00 PM | #12 |
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Exact same problem - sorted under warranty- covered here. A sticky would be a very good idea.
windshield / windscreen stress cracks? http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1249996 |
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05-18-2017, 12:43 PM | #13 | |
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Hmmm, yes I didn't see that thread from one year ago with exactly the same issue. |
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06-17-2023, 08:45 PM | #14 | |
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My 2019 BMW x1 windshield has a crack tracing rear view mirror
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I went outside to my car today and there is a crack starting at the very top of my windshield right at the lip and going in a perfect little line highlighting right around my rearview mirror, barely missing the sensor. Wasn’t there yesterday and there’s not a single point of impact from anything possibly hitting my windshield and there’s been no pressure applied to my windshield that would cause it to crack like this. |
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06-19-2023, 04:45 PM | #15 |
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Well when it rains it pours. Today, I found my windshield on my 2019 Roadster cracked. It looks like it emanated right above where the rear view mirror connects to the windshield. There is a star crack and then thin lines all around the rear view mirror mount. See attached photos.
I bought a BMW platinum extended warranty. Does anyone have any ideas as to what is the best way to address this? It sure seems like a manufacturer‘s defect. I can turn it into my insurance and pay a $250 deductible. Any suggestions? Thank you. |
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06-24-2023, 06:17 PM | #18 |
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Same thing happened to me, twice!
First crack was at the same spot you got yours. Used insurance to replace it. Drove off with my new windshield, and the two days later, it cracked again...same spot. Dealer at first wouldn't accept replacement under warranty, told me I need to use my insurance again. Eventually, they covered under warranty. Constant paranoia still about it happening again, maybe not as bad now (I think it's 1-2 years later), but still a concern in the back of my head. Agreed, this should be recognized as a known issue and covered by warranty. |
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