2001 BMW 1 Series

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1
3. Steering1

Latest complaints

• Dec 21, 2011CA120,000 mi
  Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering
  I was driving very slowly down my block (2001 BMW X5) and I was making a right turn into my driveway and I was intending to make a 90 degree turn in the direction of my garage. As I was just into the turn the car accelerated from 1MPH to about 30 mph or even faster in less than a second- it was…

  I was driving very slowly down my block (2001 BMW X5) and I was making a right turn into my driveway and I was intending to make a 90 degree turn in the direction of my garage. As I was just into the turn the car accelerated from 1MPH to about 30 mph or even faster in less than a second- it was out of control. I was in shock not expecting this scenario- I truly thought I was going to die or crash. I was braking entire time and no stopping was happening. I was headed for my living room window. tried to steer it away and once I hit the lawn my steering ability was all over the place. was trying to figure if I should hit the tree because my car was heading for my neighbor's front window. Tire tracks and skid marks all over my front lawn and driveway. at that point I turned key off. Car stopped. Had about 2 or 3 seconds to react . it happened so fast and out of nowhere. by the way as I was traveling down my street, I happened to completely stop about 100 feet from my intended right turn. a neighbor was pulling out of their driveway and I was going to let that person have the right away. the car was at a dead stop 100 ft. From my driveway entrance. was traveling at a very slow speed as I approached my driveway. had no velocity at that point- very slow entrance into driveway. *tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10053585BMW: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. This IS designated for E70, and E90 models with M57Y diesel engines. Service engine soon lamp may be illuminated.
• 10052013BMW: replacement of the OC3 sensor seat mat on the passenger seat. Models E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93. Model years unknown. Updated 12/6/13.
• 10051899Instrument cluster display IS intermittently inoperative. BMW F25, and F30 models.
• 10051898Instrument panel and guages are inoperative. BMW model F30.
• 10051897During the scheduled 3 month/ 5,000 mile service it could possibly be determined that some of the contact protective sleeve s in the charging socket may be missing. BMW model E28E.
• 10051892Asc (automatic stability control) operation to sensitive. Cruise control action function can occasionally activate and deactivate due to the asc implausability when the dsc warning lamp IS flashing on the instrument cluster. BMW.
• 10046899BMW: information on maintenance to e motor greasing where the eme/e motor assembly IS removed. The cables, eme high voltage, should be reinstalled in original factory position to avoid contact with exposed fasteners in rear right wheel housing and possible damage to insulation. Model E82E (1series). No model year listed.
• 10045285BMW: water penetrates the passenger compartment due to openings in service transmission tunnel with insufficient sealing, causing carpet to be wet in center tunnel area.
• 10040852BMW: the service engine soon light IS on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
• 10040170BMW: a software error IS causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes.
• 10037700BMW: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power.
• 10037078BMW: the airbag warning lamp IS illuminated due to a software error.
• 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10036986BMW: mounting tension or the cutout area of the trunk for the light IS causing the third brake light lens to crack. This IS allowing water to leak in. Updated 1/06/12.
• 10036980BMW: a new technical process IS being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems.
• 10036979BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
• 10033131BMW vehicles: engine cranks but does not start; fuel level gauge displays a sufficient amount of fuel, although the fuel tank IS empty; fault code 2A1C (fuel level plausibility) IS stored in msv80. Right side fuel sending unit IS dislodged from its bracket due to incorrect assembly. No model years listed. Updated 4/29/11.
• 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
• 10031684BMW: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost IS reduced. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, and E71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed. Updated 09/30/11.
• 10030844BMW vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles listed in the model section of this bulletin: dsc control module, dsc hydro unit, and yaw rate sensor. No model years listed.
• 10030627BMW vehicle: after rainfall, varying amounts of water may be present in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. This water may be present in either side area, or in the wheel well area. No model years listed.
• 10025983BMW: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X5, X6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-20008.

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