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2009 BMW 1 Series recalls and problems

1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 1 Series.

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recalls
18
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 BMW 1 Series recalls

Seat belts: front, retractor

NHTSA campaign 10V254000 · reported June 10, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 31,935 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
The fix
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 performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 22, 2019 · Electrical system · 108,657 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 1 SERIES. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER, BUT NO AIR FLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ELECTRONIC BURNING ODOR AND TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF BAYSIDE (LOCATED AT 266 E SHORE RD, GREAT NECK, NY 11023…

Feb 10, 2018 · Electrical system · 122,000 miles

I WAS DRIVING 40MPH AND THEN SUDDENLY ALL LIGHT CONTROLS LIT UP ON MY DASHBOARD AFTER I NOTICED I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE, THEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON SLOWLY WITHOUT MYSELF OPERATING THEM , AS MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP/ENGINE OFF. AFTER CALLING ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AND WAITING 10 MINS, THE VEHICLE…

May 18, 2017 · Air bags

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 PRICE DUE TO THE RECALL…

Dec 28, 2016 · Air bags

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

Dec 16, 2016 · Exterior lighting · 44,000 miles

RIGHT REAR ROADSIDE PARKING AND TAIL LAMP LED FAILED. THESE LAMPS SHOULD NOT FAIL WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS ISSUE UNTIL I WAS WAMING UP CAR AND CLEANING OFF SNOW WHEN I SAW THE DIFFERENCE.

1 Series model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 0500
2007 0610
2008 21810
2009 11800
2010 2800
2011 23302
2012 1000

All BMW 1 Series years →

Questions

Does the 2009 BMW 1 Series have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series, the most recent reported on June 10, 2010 (Seat belts: front, retractor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 1 Series?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (6).
How many 2009 BMW 1 Series complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 18 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 22, 2019.