2009 BMW 1 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1 Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 1 Series. That ranks 2nd out of 13 1 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 46,100 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 7 | 39% | 46,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 33% | 24,818 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 22% | 108,657 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 46,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 1 Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:retractor
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.
Risk: The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
Other BMW 1 Series years
← 2008 1 Series · 2010 1 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 1 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 1 Series | 33 | 2 |
| 2010 1 Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 1 Series | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 1 Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 1 Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 1 Series | 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 2009 BMW 1 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 1 Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.