2001 BMW 1 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 BMW 1 Series, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 2001 BMW 1 Series has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 BMW 1 Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2001 vs. every other 1 Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1 Series median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What 1 Series owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOWLY DOWN MY BLOCK (2001 BMW X5) AND I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND I WAS INTENDING TO MAKE A 90 DEGREE TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF MY GARAGE. AS I WAS JUST INTO THE TURN THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM 1MPH TO ABOUT 30 MPH OR EVEN FASTER IN LESS THAN A SECOND- IT WAS OUT…
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