BMW admits window scratching issue

Gill72 · 09-09-2009, 03:42 AM

I have seen a few threads concerning the window sweeps in the door scratching our windows. I am a victim (same as others) having their window tint ruined by rolling down the windows.
Anyway, while at the dealer (in Belgium) this morning about this very issue, I was told that BMW is fully aware of the situation and is coming up with a recall/fix for it and that I am to return in a month or so to check on the status. He told me, once BMW tells them how to deal it I could bring my car in and they would fix all four doors.
We shall see how long it takes, but at least he freely admitted this is a known problem and BMW has stated that a fix is in the works.

Just thought I would pass it along.

Spydeputy · 09-09-2009, 04:19 AM

is it all models? just had my windows tinted, w/ no issues yet.
thanks for the info. i'll be watching.

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dxb335d · 09-09-2009, 04:23 AM

My coupe does it.

s1cke92 · 09-09-2009, 04:34 AM

i have a coupe and it only does it on the passenger window. iuno if there scratches or not didnt really looked into it. just clean it because it smeres. iuno how to spell that word. but you'll get it.

rc'Z · 09-09-2009, 04:55 AM

I don't see how BMW has a problem because it scrapes an aftermarket tint. If it were scraping OEM glass it would be a problem??

Spydeputy · 09-09-2009, 05:26 AM

some dealers sell tint as an option

305e92 · 09-09-2009, 05:30 AM

Im having the same problem. It scrapes the glass pretty badly

rc'Z · 09-09-2009, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spydeputy

some dealers sell tint as an option

Fair enough.

BMWinNorthdakota · 09-09-2009, 08:16 AM

My e90 has this problem. Its horrible. Its ruin the tint completely

Ill try to get some pics posted. All 4 windows of tint are shot. It looks horrible from the inside but at least you cant see it when outside the car.

ianbiz · 09-09-2009, 08:18 AM

we need the TSB number.

rkick08 · 09-09-2009, 08:38 AM

my e90 LCI does the dam same thing, not so bad but I know its there!

last thing to expect for your brand new BMW to be doing, so sad! lol

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brunp · 09-09-2009, 09:33 AM

I had window tint installed on w/ the dealer when I bought my CPO 325i and I have no window scratching....would this be a problem with later model e9x's?

Paul

MMachines · 09-09-2009, 09:54 AM

FWIW, My early 05 build e90 is really bad on the back passenger window. It was a CPO car so I just always ignored it.

GB///M · 09-09-2009, 09:55 AM

I have the same issue on my tints...all 4 of my windows have at least one good scratch through it..this sucks!

Craig@SupremePower · 09-09-2009, 10:02 AM

just don't roll em down...lol

souzar · 09-09-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

just don't roll em down...lol

Been doing that for a few months now lol.

I hope BMW will fix them for me though...I keep fearing the day I need to get a pay for parking at a garage or something.

Tallest · 09-09-2009, 10:04 AM

any pics of the damage to know fully what you talking about? my tint is scratched a bit on driver door, 4-2006 built e90.

blacknight335 · 09-09-2009, 10:06 AM

word bro, after i got my 07 335 e90, 2 weeks later i had my tints installed and then abt 3 weeks after all four windows were ruined really bad... i hate looking at them everyday i get in the car. Hopefuly they do something abt this.

Sal G@Camber-Toe · 09-09-2009, 10:08 AM

I've actually just recently noticed this on my 09 e92. Its only on the passenger side and it pisses me off everytime i see it. Anyone have this fixed/cleaned

GB///M · 09-09-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

just don't roll em down...lol

Haha i get paranoid like they're gonna get worse so when i have people in the back i lock the windows and tell them i wont open them

JayKay335i · 09-09-2009, 10:24 AM

Its not a problem. It scratches aftermarket tint, not windows. You have your rubber seal coated with felt or you remove it. Simple as that if you want to get aftermarket tint.

Spydeputy · 09-09-2009, 10:25 AM

well the tint is 2 weeks young, and yep, i have two straight line scratches on the drivers window, and front passengers window. they run from top to bottom. not on the back windows yet, because they have not been put down.

had i known this, i never would have waisted my money.

09-09-2009, 03:42 AM	#1
Gill72 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 09' 335i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Expat in Europe iTrader: (0)	BMW admits window scratching issue I have seen a few threads concerning the window sweeps in the door scratching our windows. I am a victim (same as others) having their window tint ruined by rolling down the windows. Anyway, while at the dealer (in Belgium) this morning about this very issue, I was told that BMW is fully aware of the situation and is coming up with a recall/fix for it and that I am to return in a month or so to check on the status. He told me, once BMW tells them how to deal it I could bring my car in and they would fix all four doors. We shall see how long it takes, but at least he freely admitted this is a known problem and BMW has stated that a fix is in the works. Just thought I would pass it along.
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I don't see how BMW has a problem because it scrapes an aftermarket tint. If it were scraping OEM glass it would be a problem??
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305e92 Banned 24 Rep 70 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami/PR iTrader: (0)	Im having the same problem. It scrapes the glass pretty badly
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BMWinNorthdakota Banned 244 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fargo ND iTrader: (0)	My e90 has this problem. Its horrible. Its ruin the tint completely Ill try to get some pics posted. All 4 windows of tint are shot. It looks horrible from the inside but at least you cant see it when outside the car.
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rkick08 Major 85 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	my e90 LCI does the dam same thing, not so bad but I know its there! last thing to expect for your brand new BMW to be doing, so sad! lol KEEP US POSTED!!
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brunp Private First Class 11 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3, 1997 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	I had window tint installed on w/ the dealer when I bought my CPO 325i and I have no window scratching....would this be a problem with later model e9x's? Paul
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MMachines BMW Owner 46 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3, 2006 4Runner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	FWIW, My early 05 build e90 is really bad on the back passenger window. It was a CPO car so I just always ignored it.
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GB///M Captain 163 Rep 819 Posts Drives: M3 CS, X5 M60i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue on my tints...all 4 of my windows have at least one good scratch through it..this sucks!
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	just don't roll em down...lol
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blacknight335 RACER X!!!!!!! 32 Rep 317 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: QUEENS, NY iTrader: (0)	word bro, after i got my 07 335 e90, 2 weeks later i had my tints installed and then abt 3 weeks after all four windows were ruined really bad... i hate looking at them everyday i get in the car. Hopefuly they do something abt this.
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Sal G@Camber-Toe 203 Rep 14,190 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6mt Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	I've actually just recently noticed this on my 09 e92. Its only on the passenger side and it pisses me off everytime i see it. Anyone have this fixed/cleaned
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Its not a problem. It scratches aftermarket tint, not windows. You have your rubber seal coated with felt or you remove it. Simple as that if you want to get aftermarket tint.
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