2009 BMW 1 Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 BMW 1 Series. Newest first.
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
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 and remedy
Risk
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
18 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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…
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 neck, ny 11023, (516) 304-3700) where the contact was informed to call the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 108,657.
- Electrical system
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…
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 mins, the vehicle restarted. Recently repaired pvc recall and uncertain if pcv was detrimental to other components that were not replaced due to the pcv. Battery read as good per mechanic.
- Air bags
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…
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 price due to the recall problem. Potential buyer check car safety recall and do not buy car which IS listed as a unsafe. BMW ignore all problems.
- Air bags
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
- Exterior lighting
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.
- Air bags
Takata recall: my driver air bag have yet to be replaced. This IS from february 5, 2016. I can't drive my car outside of my town for fear of an accident. This IS a sin!!! It's been almost a year. I am even worried about driving in town but trusting my lord and savior for my life safety. Takata needs to get the job done for all of us. *tr
- Air bags · Seat belts
We received notice of the airbags recall over three months ago, and have been told by dealer, reeves BMW, that the promise parts were to be received by end of summer, are not yet received and they cannot repair vehicle.
- Air bags
Takata recall we were advised by letter in february 2016 that our model had a defective airbag, and that we would be notified when a solution was available. It IS now september and still no notice from BMW. considering the fact that older model cars and cars in damp humid climates (we live in florida) would receive first priority, shouldn't we have heard back from BMW by now?
- Exterior lighting
I have a 2009 528I . While going down the road my headlights when on lowbeams go out . The brights work but not the lowbeams the car control says lowbeam malfunction . First it was the left light and then the rightfront. I have not had this car long and its a wonderful car. But this IS not safe and need to know if there has been any recalls for this or what can be done.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 123-I. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
I brought the car in for a electrical recall. dealer did a recommended service check. listed 3 major issues that should not be happening with a car that has 61,452. 1. Replace oil pan gasket 2. Replace oil filter housing gaskets 3. Replace valve cover gasket. all of these issues due to oil…
I brought the car in for a electrical recall. dealer did a recommended service check. listed 3 major issues that should not be happening with a car that has 61,452. 1. Replace oil pan gasket 2. Replace oil filter housing gaskets 3. Replace valve cover gasket. all of these issues due to oil leaks. how IS it that a car built to last can have major flaws like this. this car IS not driven on a racetrack nor driven in extreme climates for this to happen. the cost to replace these IS over 2700 plus tax. it IS my understanding that this issue IS happening to many BMW owners and should be addressed as a recall.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
Car was purchased with an extended warranty for up to 100,000.i kept experiencing the car vibrating as well as the low oil light appearing within weeks of servicing the car was taken back numerous times and was told they could not find anything while car was under warranty . In july aprrox at…
Car was purchased with an extended warranty for up to 100,000.i kept experiencing the car vibrating as well as the low oil light appearing within weeks of servicing the car was taken back numerous times and was told they could not find anything while car was under warranty . In july aprrox at 106,000 my check engine light appeared was taken only to BMW for solve the issue have paid over $3800.00 for repair and light IS still on. Was taken on friday sept 18 and on sunday sept 20 the light IS on again. Spark plugs have been changed twice with 2 months this cannot be right. The car apparently has electrical problems and IS unsafe.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Seats
On november 28, 2014, my wife and I purchased a 2009 BMW 1-series convertible from a local chrysler dealer. We also purchased an extended warranty contract through the dealer. A few weeks later, my wife noticed the air bag icon on the dashboard was lit and a air bag "off " light located above the…
On november 28, 2014, my wife and I purchased a 2009 BMW 1-series convertible from a local chrysler dealer. We also purchased an extended warranty contract through the dealer. A few weeks later, my wife noticed the air bag icon on the dashboard was lit and a air bag "off " light located above the rear view mirror stayed on. We contacted the dealer to have it checked but the dealer could not diagnose the problem since they did have the diagnostic equipment to do so.they suggested that we take to a repair shop that had the equipment to test it. After the repair shop tested the system it was determined that air bag sensor located in the passenger seat was defective. The dealer's warranty company was then contacted by the repair shop to notified them about the failure and the cost to repair IS estimated at approximately $1,800.00. We were then notified that the repair was not covered by the warranty. We then re-contacted the dealer to authorize the repair by the repair shop and they refused, saying that the repair was not covered by the type of warranty that we had purchased. Our concern IS that because the air bag system IS not operating correctly, there may be a chance of an accidental activation and deployment of the air bags and possibly injury. I read on the nhtsa's website that there IS an investigation concerning the air bag systems on bmw's, ID # 10052013 and think that this should be looked into further. *tr
- Tires · Wheels
While driving at freeway speed I passed over the transitioned between a milled road surface to existing pavement. on day one I notice a small piece of rubber hanging from the drivers side (left) rim but the tire was holding air. On day two the passenger side, right front tire spontaneously blew.…
While driving at freeway speed I passed over the transitioned between a milled road surface to existing pavement. on day one I notice a small piece of rubber hanging from the drivers side (left) rim but the tire was holding air. On day two the passenger side, right front tire spontaneously blew. The driving surface appeared normal. Damage was not visible to the right tire however passport BMW told me that the tire had a rip around the rim. The tires are bridgestone run flat model 215/40r18 85Y. The tires had approximately 85 % of it's tread and the car only has 15,000 mile =/-. I do not think this should have happened while driving in what I would consider standard / normal road conditions. *tr
- Exterior lighting
Rear right tail light went out. Vehicle IS still under manufacture warranty. They declined to fix the part under warranty. Classic BMW in plano,tx. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Unsafe equipment: driver's side parking/running light stopped working. There were no indications on the dash regarding it's failure. this vehicle indicator light IS integrated into the tail light lens assembly. Therefore making repair impossible for the owner of the vehicle. The BMW…
Unsafe equipment: driver's side parking/running light stopped working. There were no indications on the dash regarding it's failure. this vehicle indicator light IS integrated into the tail light lens assembly. Therefore making repair impossible for the owner of the vehicle. The BMW repair/service facility did not carry this in stock and as a result the vehicle was unable to be driven for 4 1/2 business days. Luckily I was provided a loaner vehicle since I was under warranty. BMW IS aware of a defect in the tail light assemblies (sib 63 03 10) due to a rubber seal causing a chemical corrosion/leaking issue with the embedded led lights. I feel they should be replacing all BMW 1 series taillights that were exposed to the risk as a matter of safety and not differ the costs/risks to driver safety. *tr
- Exterior lighting
2009 BMW series 1 - tail lights don't work - replaced once and failed again. BMW knows there's a problem and stated that it might take several weeks to several months to get replacement lights. *Tr
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 128I. The contact stated that she was cited by the police due to the tail lights not operating. When she arrived to her residence, she discovered there was only one tail light operating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehile was not repaired for the…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 128I. The contact stated that she was cited by the police due to the tail lights not operating. When she arrived to her residence, she discovered there was only one tail light operating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehile was not repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
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.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10240305Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
- 10240273This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
- 10240266SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB-23-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,& 4, 2008-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016-2019; Ford Mustang 2015-2023; Toyota Supra 2020-2023.
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10145306NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- 10143564NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- 10057335BMW: the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units, on certain vehicle, had the limited warranty extended, without the limitation of mileage, to 10 years.
- 10056099BMW: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
- 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.
- 10052012BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This IS causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
- 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.
- 10046721BMW: reinstall the eps harness in correctly, factory position, after replacing eps steering rack. If routed incorrectly, may contact subframe member and damage harness insulation. Model E82E (1 series). 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.
- 10045283BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp IS illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. Updated 10/31/12. Models 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. Updated 4/18/2013. Updated 05/13/2013 updated 5/19/15.
- 10045281BMW: parking lock adaption needs to be relearned, via service functions of ista activee, after eme, transmission/parking lock replacement of actuator.
- 10045279BMW: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within coverage exclusion.
- 10043862BMW: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. Models 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. Updated 11/2/12.
- 10042686BMW: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle.
- 10042684BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times.
- 10041407BMW: service engine soon light IS on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10041277BMW: the door cannot be locked or unlocked when using the key or key remote. Lubrication of the door can cause defects.
- 10041276BMW: service engine soon light IS on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.*rm
- 10040854BMW: the vehicle electrical system fails and the vehicle fails to start. The central locking system fails to operate with the remote key. The key cannot be inserted into the key slot. Communication to the vehicle IS not possible. The positive battery cable connection at the front power distribution box loses connection.
- 10040852BMW: the service engine soon light IS on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
- 10040368BMW service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long crank and a service engine soon light.
- 10040170BMW: a software error IS causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes.
- 10040045BMW: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
- 10039765BMW: the service engine soon light IS on while driving. This IS a programming issue. Updated 1/4/12. Updated 4/24/12.
- 10039591BMW: the service engine light IS on with stored fault codes. There IS a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037915BMW: the front seat heater activates on its own because of defective wiring contacts.
- 10037704BMW: on low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. This IS caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase.
- 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.
- 10037537BMW: immediately after a cold start if electronic components are turned on such as heated seats it may switch off after 5-10 seconds because of a voltage level dip.
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