3
recalls
The BMW 1 Series M has 3 recalls covering 908,717 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2012: 3
Units affected
909K
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 M, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags5
- Engine1
- Complaints
- 6
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 1 Series M by component
- Air bags2 · 900K units
- Power train1 · 8,752 units
BMW 1 Series M recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2020 | BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325I and 15 more (2006-2015): Air bagsNo. 20V017000 | Fire | 59,965 |
| Feb 2, 2017 | BMW 1 Series M, 135I, 335D, 335I and 6 more (2011-2012): Power trainNo. 17V067000 | Crash risk | 8,752 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325 and 9 more (2006-2015): Air bagsNo. 16V071000 | Crash risk | 840,000 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW 1 Series M recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2015 BMW 1 Series M. 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 M have?
3 recalls cover the BMW 1 Series M, for 908,717 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 1 Series M?
Air bags: named in 5 of the 6 safety complaints about the BMW 1 Series M, then engine (1). 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.