2010 BMW 1 SERIES
3 recalls, 10 complaints - 88 TSBs
23V707000 Oct 20, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that s... Read more
Consequence
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
12E029000 Aug 10, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
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 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-20... Read more
Consequence
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
10V254000 Jun 10, 2010
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE INSULATION AROUND THE PRE-TENSIONER COULD IGNITE.
Remedy
VEHICLES PRODUCED UP THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 WILL RECEIVE NEW FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR UNITS AND A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS, WHILE VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND MAY 2010 WILL RECEIVE A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Dec 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 13, 2017
FAILED PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. DOES NOT DETECT PASSENGER. "AIRBAG OFF" IS ILLUMINATED WHEN PASSENGER IS PRESENT.
SEATS
Dec 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 13, 2017
FAILED PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. DOES NOT DETECT PASSENGER. "AIRBAG OFF" IS ILLUMINATED WHEN PASSENGER IS PRESENT.
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 2017
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW ADVISING THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF PARTS, I COULD NOT HAVE THEM INSTALLED UNTIL MARCH 2018.
AIR BAGS
Jan 2, 2017
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGS
Oct 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TAKATA RECALL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON THE FREE WAY AT NIGHT BY HER SELF AND IT WENT FROM 65 MILES TO HOUR TO 25 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN IT STOPPED. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME AND MY WIFE WAS VERY SCARED. I THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MAG BMW IN DUBLIN OHIO. ONCE THERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD A ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON THE FREE WAY AT NIGHT BY HER SELF AND IT WENT FROM 65 MILES TO HOUR TO 25 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN IT STOPPED. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME AND MY WIFE WAS VERY SCARED. I THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MAG BMW IN DUBLIN OHIO. ONCE THERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD A ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2014
Incident date: Aug 18, 2010
RADIO NOT ALWAYS GOING ON WHEN TURNED ON OR TURNING OFF BY ITSELF OR CHANGING STATIONS. ONGOING PROBLEM. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO HAD ME WAIT FOR OVER 5 HRS. FOR THE "CONTROLLER" TO BE CHANGED. PROBLEM CONTINUED ALONG WITH ONE OCCASION OF LOUD BUZZING COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION O... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 13, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
THE TAIL LIGHTS AND 3RD BRAKE LIGHT FAIL. THERE IS NO INDICATOR ON DASH THAT NOTIFIES OF SUCH FAILURE, CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 18, 2010
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
CAR SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY. NO WARNING , ENGINE JUST QUIT. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 BMW 1 SERIES
88 manufacturer communications from 58 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
SB23-01
Aug 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
SB23-01
Aug 2, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
SB23-01
Aug 2, 2023
010000 STEERING
Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
sb23-01TMS
Jul 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
sb23-01TMS
Jul 17, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
sb23-01TMS
Jul 17, 2023
010000 STEERING
This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
SB 23-01
Jul 14, 2023
010000 STEERING
SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bo
SB 23-01
Jul 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bo
SB 23-01
Jul 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bo
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B650709
Jun 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B650709
May 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
SIB-11-07-11
Mar 1, 2015
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 7/09/13. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
SIB-01-10-14
Oct 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: THE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLE, HAD THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDED, WITHOUT THE LIMITATION OF MILEAGE, TO 10 YEARS. *PE
SIB-12-14-12
Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: EXPERIENCING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, A NOISE, LIKE RATTLING, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE UPDATED 10/31/12. *PE MODELS 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25.
SIB-12-15-14
Aug 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, ENGINE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATES, INTERMITTENTLY, FROM 500 TO 1,100 RPM, AFTER COMING TO A STOP AND POSSIBLE CAUSE IS DUE TO UNFAVORABLE DME SOFTWARE. MODEL 2010-13 E82 (1 SERIES), E88 (1 SERIES). *PE
SIB-84-03-14
Jun 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014.
SIB-84-03-14
Jun 1, 2014
340000 COMMUNICATION
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014.
SIB-12-14-12
Feb 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: DIFFERENT FAULT CODES STORED FOR THE N51, N52K, N52T, AND N55 ENGINES IN THE DME RELATED TO VANOS AND CAMSHAFT POSITION. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE UPDATED 05/05/2014 *JS
SIB-12-15-13
Jan 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VEHICLE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. FAULT CODE MAY NOT CLEAR FROM DME FAULT MEMORY. *KB UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB UPDATED 2/21/2014 *JS UPDATED 3/11/14. *
SIB-65-10-13
Oct 1, 2013
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
BMW: REPLACEMENT OF THE OC3 SENSOR SEAT MAT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. MODELS E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *KB UPDATED 12/6/13. *PE
SIB-17-02-09
Sep 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: OIL LEAKS FROM THE AIR HOSE ON TURBOCHARGER. THIS IS DESIGNATED FOR E70, AND E90 MODELS WITH M57Y DIESEL ENGINES. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *KB
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-12-16-11
Mar 1, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-13-01-13
Mar 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: FUEL TANK PRESSURE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FAULT CODE OF 19401B. THIS LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW AS OPPOSED TO AMBIENT. *KB
SIB-61-13-05
Mar 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB
SB-61-19-12
Feb 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DURING THE SCHEDULED 3 MONTH/ 5,000 MILE SERVICE IT COULD POSSIBLY BE DETERMINED THAT SOME OF THE CONTACT PROTECTIVE SLEEVE S IN THE CHARGING SOCKET MAY BE MISSING. BMW MODEL E28E. *KB
SB-62-01-13
Jan 1, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GUAGES ARE INOPERATIVE. BMW MODEL F30. *KB
SB-34-01-13
Jan 1, 2013
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
ASC (AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL) OPERATION TO SENSITIVE. CRUISE CONTROL ACTION FUNCTION CAN OCCASIONALLY ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE DUE TO THE ASC IMPLAUSABILITY WHEN THE DSC WARNING LAMP IS FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. BMW. *KB
SB-62-03-13
Jan 1, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. BMW F25, AND F30 MODELS. *KB
SIB-61-24-12
Aug 1, 2012
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE TO E MOTOR GREASING WHERE THE EME/E MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. THE CABLES, EME HIGH VOLTAGE, SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY POSITION TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FASTENERS IN REAR RIGHT WHEEL H
SIB-61-24-12
Aug 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE TO E MOTOR GREASING WHERE THE EME/E MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. THE CABLES, EME HIGH VOLTAGE, SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY POSITION TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FASTENERS IN REAR RIGHT WHEEL H
SIB-61-25-12
Aug 1, 2012
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
BMW: REINSTALL THE EPS HARNESS IN CORRECTLY, FACTORY POSITION, AFTER REPLACING EPS STEERING RACK. IF ROUTED INCORRECTLY, MAY CONTACT SUBFRAME MEMBER AND DAMAGE HARNESS INSULATION. MODEL E82E (1 SERIES). NO MODEL YEAR LISTED. *PE
SIB-61-02-12
Aug 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F1
SIB-61-02-12
Aug 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F1
SIB-51-25-12
Jul 1, 2012
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: WATER PENETRATES THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO OPENINGS IN SERVICE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING, CAUSING CARPET TO BE WET IN CENTER TUNNEL AREA. *PE
SIB-01-02-12
Jul 1, 2012
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: A FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATES, CAUSED BY A DEFECT, HAS AN EMISSIONS EXTENDED WARRANTY, 8 YEARS OR 82,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, NOT OTHERWISE FALLING WITHIN COVERAGE EXCLUSION. *PE
SIB-07-01-12
Jul 1, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: PARKING LOCK ADAPTION NEEDS TO BE RELEARNED, VIA SERVICE FUNCTIONS OF ISTA ACTIVEE, AFTER EME, TRANSMISSION/PARKING LOCK REPLACEMENT OF ACTUATOR. *PE
SIB-51-25-12
Jul 1, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: WATER PENETRATES THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO OPENINGS IN SERVICE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING, CAUSING CARPET TO BE WET IN CENTER TUNNEL AREA. *PE
SIB-16-04-10
Jan 1, 2012
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW VEHICLE: TEILECLEARING FOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TANK LEAKAGE (DMTL) SYSTEM. TEILECLEARING PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DMTL SYSTEM (E.G., EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKS, CHE
SIB-12-01-11
Jan 1, 2012
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. *RM UPDATED 1/4/12. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
SIB-12-01-11
Jan 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. *RM UPDATED 1/4/12. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
SIB-63-10-08
Sep 1, 2011
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW: MOUNTING TENSION OR THE CUTOUT AREA OF THE TRUNK FOR THE LIGHT IS CAUSING THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS TO CRACK. THIS IS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK IN. *RM UPDATED 1/06/12. *PE
SIB-13-13-10
Sep 1, 2011
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS AN INTERNAL COMPONENT THAT MAY FAIL AND CAUSING DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND LONGER STARTING TIMES. *PE
SIB-61-06-11
Sep 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE JBE (JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS) MODULE FAILS PROGRAMMING DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE VEHICLE. *PE
SIB-61-08-11
Jul 1, 2011
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS AND THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START. THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE KEY. THE KEY CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE KEY SLOT. COMMUNICATION TO THE VEHICLE IS NOT POSSIBLE. THE POSITI
SIB-12-15-11
Jul 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM
SIB-28-01-10
Jun 1, 2011
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MODULE. DATA CAN'T BE READ FROM THE MODULE'S MEMORY. *RM UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE
SIB-28-01-10
Jun 1, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MODULE. DATA CAN'T BE READ FROM THE MODULE'S MEMORY. *RM UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE
SIB-17-05-10
May 1, 2011
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM
SIB-17-05-10
May 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM
SIB-17-05-10
May 1, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM
SIB-23-01-08
Apr 1, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM
SIB-12-16-07
Mar 1, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
SIB-12-16-07
Mar 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
SIB-12-20-10
Jan 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
SI B12 02 11
Jan 1, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: ON LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MIFIRES, OR FAILS TO CRANK. THIS IS CAUSED BY MULTIPLE SHORT START-UPS WITHOUT THE ENGINE PROPERLY GOING THROUGH A WARM-UP PHASE. *RM
SI B12 11 10
Jan 1, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: THERE ARE HIGH FUEL PRESSURE FAULTS STORED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SI B12 55 06
Jan 1, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM
SIB-28-02-10
Dec 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN'T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-28-02-10
Dec 1, 2010
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN'T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-28-02-10
Dec 1, 2010
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN'T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-52-12-10
Dec 1, 2010
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BMW: THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ACTIVATES ON ITS OWN BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE WIRING CONTACTS. *RM
CN-10E-A02
Dec 1, 2010
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD NOT MEET EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. THERE MAY BE A LONG CRANK AND A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *RM
CN-10E-A02
Dec 1, 2010
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD NOT MEET EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. THERE MAY BE A LONG CRANK AND A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *RM
SIB-51-46-10
Nov 1, 2010
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BMW: THE DOOR CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WHEN USING THE KEY OR KEY REMOTE. LUBRICATION OF THE DOOR CAN CAUSE DEFECTS. *RM
SIB-32-01-09
Nov 1, 2010
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
BMW: IMMEDIATELY AFTER A COLD START IF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE TURNED ON SUCH AS HEATED SEATS IT MAY SWITCH OFF AFTER 5-10 SECONDS BECAUSE OF A VOLTAGE LEVEL DIP. *RM
SI-B12-22-10
Oct 1, 2010
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BMW VEHICLE: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP MAY COME ON DUE TO A DIAGNOSTIC ERROR. TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS SERVICE COMPLETED OR IS AFFECTED BY THIS SERVICE, FIRST CHECK THE B PILLAR LAB
SI-B12-22-10
Oct 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW VEHICLE: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP MAY COME ON DUE TO A DIAGNOSTIC ERROR. TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS SERVICE COMPLETED OR IS AFFECTED BY THIS SERVICE, FIRST CHECK THE B PILLAR LAB
SI-B12-22-10
Oct 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW VEHICLE: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP MAY COME ON DUE TO A DIAGNOSTIC ERROR. TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS SERVICE COMPLETED OR IS AFFECTED BY THIS SERVICE, FIRST CHECK THE B PILLAR LAB
SIB-65-36-09
Sep 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SIB-65-36-09
Sep 1, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SIB-65-36-09
Sep 1, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
TS-12-19-10
Aug 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH A FAULT CODE STORED. INTERNAL DMTL PUMP FAILURE.*RM
SIB-65-24-03
Aug 1, 2010
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW: OPERATING DESCRIPTION OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LIGHT. *RM
SIB-13-09-10
Aug 1, 2010
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE N54 ENGINE MAY HAVE AN EXCESSIVE CRANK TIME BEFORE STARTING. *RM
SIB-13-09-10
Aug 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE N54 ENGINE MAY HAVE AN EXCESSIVE CRANK TIME BEFORE STARTING. *RM
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-28-02-08
Jun 1, 2010
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS IS BEING USED ON MANY MODELS TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF DOUBLE-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-61-18-09
Apr 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW VEHICLES: VARIOUS SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE JBBFE-3R CONTROL MODULE. VERY INTERMITTENTLY, THE JBBFE-3R WAKES UP IN BOOTLOADER ODE INSTEAD OF APPLICATION MODE. PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS WITH ISTA AND
SIB-61-18-09
Apr 1, 2010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLES: VARIOUS SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE JBBFE-3R CONTROL MODULE. VERY INTERMITTENTLY, THE JBBFE-3R WAKES UP IN BOOTLOADER ODE INSTEAD OF APPLICATION MODE. PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS WITH ISTA AND
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SIB-16-08-06
Oct 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLES: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START; FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY; FAULT CODE 2A1C (FUEL LEVEL PLAUSIBILITY) IS STORED IN MSV80. RIGHT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS DISLODGE
BMW 1 SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 1 SERIES across all model years (2008, 2012).
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Total Recalls
134
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 1 SERIES - Year by Year
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