2012 BMW 1 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1 Series years
- Not enough data 13th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 1 Series so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2012 BMW 1 Series recalls (1)
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Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
Risk: Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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.
Other BMW 1 Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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 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 2012 BMW 1 Series?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.