Wiper needs adjustment

[CalgaryAndUK]

My 2015 X5 - the wipers on the front of the car have not been quite right since buying the car - the one on the passenger side doesn't maintain contact with the glass at its outer limits , so the passenger always complains that their side of the window is not clearing right. Does anyone know if this is a minor adjustment i can make myself? Do I need to bend some metal in the arm or something to make it just have slightly more glass contact? Any ideas anyone?

[Funati]

I took delivery at end of November and just last week took mine in for a new wiper blade for passenger side with the exact same issue. The dealership immediately replaced and gave me a spare for the driver side. TBH I cannot say it's much better. Perhaps a little but still streaks at outside edge.

Perhaps it's a Canadian thing.....

[pdawg]

I've never been happy with the BMW wipers. There is always water residual. I rented a dodge charger on a recent trip and it's toothpick wipers do a better job of removing all water off the windshield when doing a windshield rinse than my luxury vehicle, which always seems to have water splatters all over the windshield....smh.

[buckeyewalt]

Originally Posted by CalgaryAndUK

My 2015 X5 - the wipers on the front of the car have not been quite right since buying the car - the one on the passenger side doesn't maintain contact with the glass at its outer limits , so the passenger always complains that their side of the window is not clearing right. Does anyone know if this is a minor adjustment i can make myself? Do I need to bend some metal in the arm or something to make it just have slightly more glass contact? Any ideas anyone?

I too had an issue with the wipers. Mine hit the top of the hood when turned off. It was a simple fix. Took it to the dealer and they adjusted the wipers (press fit) so it wouldn't hit the hood. Don't know if this will work in your case but the wipers are a press fit and they can adjust them.

[Schtingle]

I'm having the same issue witht the passenger side wipers. Very little cleaning at top 4 inches of blade. I've looked at the connection to the pivot and see that it doesn't seem to be as "screwed in" as the driver side. I believe that there is not enough pressure on the glass. At my next service I'm going to see if the dealer can screw this in more.

[retx]

Originally Posted by CalgaryAndUK

My 2015 X5 - the wipers on the front of the car have not been quite right since buying the car - the one on the passenger side doesn't maintain contact with the glass at its outer limits , so the passenger always complains that their side of the window is not clearing right. Does anyone know if this is a minor adjustment i can make myself? Do I need to bend some metal in the arm or something to make it just have slightly more glass contact? Any ideas anyone?

Originally Posted by Funati

I took delivery at end of November and just last week took mine in for a new wiper blade for passenger side with the exact same issue. The dealership immediately replaced and gave me a spare for the driver side. TBH I cannot say it's much better. Perhaps a little but still streaks at outside edge.

Perhaps it's a Canadian thing.....

Originally Posted by Schtingle

I'm having the same issue witht the passenger side wipers. Very little cleaning at top 4 inches of blade. I've looked at the connection to the pivot and see that it doesn't seem to be as "screwed in" as the driver side. I believe that there is not enough pressure on the glass. At my next service I'm going to see if the dealer can screw this in more.

Same thing here. The outer part in the passenger side just can't clean the windshield.

[NPickles]

My wipers are the other way round being RHD, but no problem with the wipers here, there's a really good clean over the whole sweep.

[sssmokie]

+1 on the passenger wiper. Please share if u find a solution...

[SUV55]

Originally Posted by sssmokie

+1 on the passenger wiper. Please share if u find a solution...

I have the same problem.

[mat3333]

Same issue here too

[Capt baz]

Same issue.....

[hyde]

Same here, passenger side towards upper windshield always gets streaks and I feel like that wiper does not have enough pressure.

[delviacv2]

Originally Posted by hyde

Same here, passenger side towards upper windshield always gets streaks and I feel like that wiper does not have enough pressure.

Same here too, the passenger side does not clean the windshield in the upper portion

[Violator]

Same issue here...2015 X6

[hyde]

Let's all take ours to service for this problem or complain about this next time we are in for scheduled maintenance. They should have kept the old Blade stile blades instead of these left-over ancient crap they decided to use.. Not sure why they went from a better design they used on E70 to this inferior design in F15.

[delviacv2]

[retx]

Originally Posted by delviacv2

I got the almost identical location/pattern/results.


Btw, the E-ZPass location isn't good...

[delviacv2]

Originally Posted by retx

I got the almost identical location/pattern/results.


Btw, the E-ZPass location isn't good...

Hi, I know it looks that way but the ez pass is not covering the sensor in front of the mirror

[hyde]

Identical, if not slightly better, pattern here. Additionally I have been looking for a better place to stick the EZpass and the same place seems to be the only spot where it's not visible from inside and it doesn't block my dashcam, however I forgot the sensor might get blocked there..

[NPickles]

Can you post a photo of the actual wiper blades, just to check they are the same type as I have on mine.

As I said before, no wiping issues at all on mine.

[retx]

Just saw this... wow... BMW claims their wipers are great!!!

Engineered exclusively for your BMW, Original BMW Wiper Blades offer better balance and improved visibility at any speed. Now you can purchase this essential equipment at up to 30% off.
An advanced design reduces surface drag and wind noise. And a spring-mounted track helps prevent
ice build-up – even at temperatures as low as 14° F, so you’re assured of smooth operation. And, like all original BMW Parts, BMW Wiper Blades come with
a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty.2
There’s clearly no comparison to other wiper blades. Contact your dealer or visit shopbmwusa.com.

[hyde]

They got one thing right:

There’s clearly no comparison to other wiper blades.

Although I believe it's the pressure/tension problem not specifically a wiper problem.