BMW 1 Series recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the BMW 1 Series, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 20, 2023Crash risk2010–2012 BMW 1 Series, 2010–2012 BMW 3 Series, 2010–2011 BMW 5 Series and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
23V707000 · 158K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Jun 10, 2010Safety2008–2011 BMW 1 Series — Seat Belts
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.
10V254000 · 32K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 8, 2009Crash risk2008 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 3 Series — Seat Belts
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 OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
09V257000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC