BMW 1 Series M Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the BMW 1 Series M, across 6 model years (2008–2013). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW 1 Series M years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 1 Series M model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 1 Series M: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2011 1 Series M: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2009 1 Series M: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 1 Series M problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 1 Series M model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 1 Series M | 3 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 1 Series M | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 1 Series M | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 1 Series M | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 1 Series M | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 1 Series M | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 1 Series M years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (3), 2011 (2), 2009 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 1 Series M?
Air Bags, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 1 Series M have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.