2005 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 2005 BMW 1 Series. That ranks 7th out of 13 1 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 115,000 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 2005 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 | 3 | 100% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW 1 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
15b-318 drivers air bag module and 13v-172/24v-428 passenger's bag module. I asked for service on this with nashville bme back in march 2016 and have called twice to ask why they have been told they can't get parts.
My vehicle is listed as having the defective tanaka airbags. Bmw has replaced them with other tanaka airbags which now have to be replaced. I have asked the local bmw dealer to install the swedish airbags which are available and fit my vehicle, but they claim bmw headquarters will not agree to have…
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent seeking help to replace her airbags in her 2005 bmw 3001c from another company other than takata (send direct response to the senators office and reference constituent). *smd
Other BMW 1 Series years
← 2004 1 Series · 2006 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 1 Series | 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 2005 BMW 1 Series?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW 1 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.