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2009 BMW 1 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW 1 Series, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW 1 Series has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Air bags
6Exterior lighting
4Electrical system
1Engine
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Seats
1Tires
1Wheels
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 BMW 1 Series recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2009 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 1 Series owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FOR LAST 16 MONTHS BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS NOT FIX THE PROBLEM ON EXPENSE OF MY OWN SAFETY. WHEN VISITED BMW DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THAT BMW HAS NO SOLUTION TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM YET. I AM DRIVING EVERY DAY THIS CAR COMPROMISING MY OWN SAFETY. WHEN I WANT TO SELL THIS CAR I CAN'T GET FAIR VALUE…
TAKATA RECALL. NOTHING HAS HAPPEN JUST WANT MY AIRBAGS REPLACED BEEN WAITING A LONG, LONG TIME AND I HAVEN'T HEARD A THING ON RECALL REPAIRS
TAKATA RECALL: MY DRIVER AIR BAG HAVE YET TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2016. I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR OUTSIDE OF MY TOWN FOR FEAR OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A SIN!!! IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR. I AM EVEN WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING IN TOWN BUT TRUSTING MY LORD AND SAVIOR FOR MY LIFE SAFETY. TAKATA…
Own a 2009 1 Series?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.