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Major Problems with BMW 1 Series M - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what BMW 1 Series M model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2011, for instance, is the worst year for the 1 Series M. Older 1 Series M vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse BMW 1 Series M problems by years

Worst BMW 1 Series M Problems

AIR BAGS
2011 BMW 1 Series M September 16, 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 1 series m. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

ENGINE
2011 BMW 1 Series M July 24, 2019 Mileage: 80000 miles

On june 18th,i purchased the vehicle. on june 19th i was in route transporting my daughter to college when the vehicle began to severely smoke underneath the hood. a state trooper informed me that the vehicle could catch on fire if it was continuously driven. i had the car towed home (chicago, il). contact was made with the dealership. the owner [xxx] had another tow truck pick the vehicle up. he assured me that the problem would be fixed. they called me 4 days later and stated that the car was ready. within a week the car was smoking ...

What is the most common problem with BMW 1 Series M?

Overall the worst problem with BMW 1 Series M relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific 1 Series M years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 1 ENGINE 1
The information about BMW 1 Series M common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.