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Windshield OEM BMW or OEM Volvo
For my X5 M comp I go with the ultimate tire/wheel, windshield, ext maintenance (5 not 7). Curb rash one rim and you make it back… WS replacement from crack is the same. BMW glass has gotten softer and more prone.
Pros: make it back
Cons: BMW glass softer
Vehicle:
BMW X5
Make sure your windshield is Volvo original and not aftermarket.
My Model S plan went from $15->$20 monthly and I’m keeping it. I had to replace a windshield on my BMW earlier this year at $1300 out of pocket.
Pros: cheaper than out of pocket
Cons: increase in cost
Pretty smooth repair and haven’t had any issues since.
Pros: smooth repair, no issues
Vehicle:
BMW
On my 2005 P2 cars (XC70 and S60R), after multiple issues with aftermarket windshields and rain sensor problems, a Volvo windshield was installed. This resolved the issues, leading the location to change policy to only use Volvo windshields for Volvos.
Pros: resolved rain sensor issues, good quality
Vehicle:
Volvo XC70
2018 BMW F30 318d: Fragile windshields? We’re on the 3rd one already. Oil filter housing was replaced at 125k km due to a cracked coolant passage. OEM unit was plastic and was replaced with a metal one. Wheel speed sensors have been replaced twice already.
Pros: routine maintenance
Cons: fragile windshields
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 130000 km
I have a similar crack, xc40 recharge. It’s got a bit bigger now and no unfortunately not covered by warranty unless one has purchased the windscreen warranty for $2000 on top of extended warranty and some other warranty, tires perhaps or wheels can’t remember but I declined.
Cons: crack got bigger, not covered by warranty
Vehicle:
Volvo
my 24 v60 windshield cracked twice in a span of first 11 months and 11k mile of ownership. My previous car, I had one chip in 11 years and 132k miles. I wonder if Volvo windshield is weak or I have bad luck.
Cons: cracked twice, weak glass
Vehicle:
Volvo V60
Mileage: 11000 km
A pick-up truck with knobby tires kicked up a rock that chipped the windshield of my wife’s brand new Volvo within 30 minutes of her leaving the dealership.
Cons: windshield chipped quickly
Vehicle:
Volvo
One thing I am noticing though on a negative level is a very distinct and rather annoying whistling noise coming from the windshield (center area; rather top section at the level where the rear mirror is) starting at approximately 150kmh. I am driving often on the German Autobahn, the car is specified for high speed also - and I would simply not expect such a distinct whistling noise from a 80.000€ car.
Cons: annoying whistling noise, high speed noise
Vehicle:
Volvo XC60
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Which windshield to choose — OEM BMW or OEM Volvo?
If choosing windshield across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare windshield across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which windshield are better — OEM Volvo or OEM BMW?
In March 2026 on PartReview, windshield OEM Volvo were overall better than OEM BMW.
- OEM BMW received a PR Score of 41 out of 100, and OEM Volvo scored 60 points.
- OEM BMW ranked 7 in the overall ranking, and OEM Volvo ranked 6.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Volvo (3.3) than for OEM BMW (2.6).
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Windshield OEM Volvo have better feature ratings than OEM BMW:
- Chips/cracks - owners believe, that this property for OEM Volvo is better than OEM BMW.
- Clarity - drivers claim, that this property for OEM BMW is outperforms OEM Volvo.
- Wiper performance - reviews suggest, that by this property OEM BMW does not differ from OEM Volvo.
Which windshield are more popular — OEM BMW or OEM Volvo?
Windshield OEM BMW and OEM Volvo were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, windshield OEM Volvo surpassed OEM BMW:
- For OEM BMW, the ratio of positive (62) to negative (86) votes is -24 votes.
- For OEM Volvo, the ratio of positive (43) to negative (28) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, windshield OEM BMW surpassed OEM Volvo:
- For windshield OEM BMW there are 48 reviews: 18 positive, 4 neutral, 26 negative.
- For windshield OEM Volvo there are 23 reviews: 13 positive, 2 neutral, 8 negative.
Which windshield do car owners prefer — OEM BMW or OEM Volvo?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, windshield OEM BMW and OEM Volvo have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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