BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4...
2000-2012 · 13 model years
BMW 1 Series Problems by year
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the BMW 1 Series across 13 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6), while 2000, 2001, 2002 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1 Series complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 1 Series problems
BMW 1 Series recalls 4
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW...
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.
Bmw is recalling 2,350 my 2008 1-series and 3- series passenger cars. Incorrect crimp connectors may have been used on the side air bag and belt tensioner wiring. As a result sufficient contact between the crimp connectors and the corresponding plug may not...
Latest 1 Series complaints
When turning on heat or air the blower makes aloud noise sounding like a grunting sound and heat or air not force thru vents. Happen when turning on either stationary or driving. Have had water pump replaced because dealer stated car needed new water to work .I have put into a complaint with bmw dealer in towson and continue to run into dead end. I just received a notice from mva stating that there are 2 recalls since may 2018 about the blower motor and the crankcase ventilation(pvc) value heater? I have been fighting with the dealer to repair these issues and that informed me I would have to past for diagnosis fees etc.
The front driver side door latch fails to fully engage.
The '04 bwm 545i has been leaking motor oil throughout the motor gasket and holes. The power steering is leaking holes connecting to the transmission is leaking and the reservoir stays low on fuild due to the issue I had to park the car in garage, is currently not being used because all of these issues not driveable
Tiene problemas con las bolsas de aire y tambien con la stabilidad
Ntsb: 2006-2015 bmw defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model years. *Bf the contact has complained defective air bags. *As
15B-318 drivers air bag module and 13v-172/24v-428 passenger's bag module. I asked for service on this with nashville bme back in march 2016 and have called twice to ask why they have been told they can't get parts.
Questions about the BMW 1 Series
Which BMW 1 Series years have the most problems?
Which BMW 1 Series years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common BMW 1 Series problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (7), steering (5), electrical system (4) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 1 Series have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all BMW 1 Series model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data