BMW 1 Series M recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 6 owner complaints for the BMW 1 Series M (model years 2008–2013). The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints), followed by engine (1 complaint). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 1 Series M model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 3 of 6 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 of 6 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2008–2013 | 59,965 |
| 17V067000 | Feb 2, 2017 | Power train: driveline, constant velocity joint | 2011–2012 | 8,752 |
| 16V071000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2008–2013 | 840,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.