3
recalls
The BMW 1 Series has 3 recalls covering 192,081 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2011: 2
Units affected
192K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 1 Series, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags39
- Electrical system18
- Exterior lighting16
- Fuel/propulsion system9
- Engine8
- Steering6
- Seats5
- Complaints
- 98
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 1 Series by component
- Seat belts2 · 34K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 158K units
BMW 1 Series recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 and 2 more (2010-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 23V707000 | Crash risk | 157,796 |
| Jun 10, 2010 | BMW 1 Series (2008-2011): Seat beltsNo. 10V254000 | Fire | 31,935 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | BMW 1 Series, 3 Series (2008): Seat beltsNo. 09V257000 | Injury | 2,350 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 BMW 1 Series recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 BMW 1 Series. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 1 Series have?
3 recalls cover the BMW 1 Series, for 192,081 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 1 Series?
Air bags: named in 39 of the 98 safety complaints about the BMW 1 Series, then electrical system (18). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.