2004 BMW 1 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1 Series years
- Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 1 Series. That ranks 7th out of 13 1 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW 1 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | 124,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW 1 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW 1 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The '04 bwm 545i has been leaking motor oil throughout the motor gasket and holes. The power steering is leaking holes connecting to the transmission is leaking and the reservoir stays low on fuild due to the issue i had to park the car in garage, is currently not being used because all of these…
Gas tank is not registering properly. Gauge shows needing fuel but gas comes out when you are pumping signifying that it is full. Also, pump to windshield wiper fluid is not working. Dealer refused to fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 5301. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer reset the air bag system however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v384000 (air…
Other BMW 1 Series years
← 2003 1 Series · 2005 1 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 1 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 1 Series | 33 | 2 |
| 2010 1 Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 1 Series | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 1 Series | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 1 Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 1 Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 1 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 1 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 1 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 BMW 1 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1 Series model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.