What is the most common problem with BMW 1 Series? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent BMW 1 Series Problems
BMW 1 SERIES (2015 – 2018) – EGR SYSTEM LEAKS
BMW 1 SERIES (16/02/2015 – 26/02/2018) RECALL: Problem description: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
BMW 1 SERIES (2012 – 2019) – THE EGR COOLER
BMW 1 SERIES (06/03/2012 – 28/05/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
BMW 1 SERIES (2006 – 2011) – THE BLOWER REGULATOR WIRING
BMW 1 SERIES (17/11/2006 – 21/05/2011) RECALL: Problem description: The blower-regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: BMW Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex BMW 1 Series Problems
- BMW 1-series (2025)on 29/11/2025
The outer seatbelts in the second row may cause the car-sensitivity sensors to fail. This could reduce the protective effect of the seatbelts and lead to […]
- BMW 1 series (2015 – 2021)on 01/11/2025
Water may come into contact with the starter relay and gradually cause corrosion. This could affect the electrical connection inside the relay and make the […]
- BMW 1 series (2025)on 24/08/2025
Faulty screwing of the ground cable can increase the contact resistance which could lead to heating of the screw connection. Moreover, this can potentially […]
Currently 7104 Recalls