KnownCarProblemsBMW 1 Series Problems by Year
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 1 Series since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2008, 2009. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 1 Series problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 1 Series | 33 | Air bags | 2 | 0 |
2 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 1 Series
- What years of the BMW 1 Series have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (33), 2008 (18), 2009 (18).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 1 Series?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (15), electrical (7), fuel system (5).
- Which BMW 1 Series years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (1), 2001 (1), 2002 (1). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.