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.
The worst 2009 BMW 1 Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags7
- Lights6
- Electrical4
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags7
- Lights6
- Electrical4
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 10V254000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 BMW 1 Series 53
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- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling,...
- Bmw: the camshaft (VANOS) adjustment units, on certain vehicle, had the limited warranty extended, without...
- Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of...
- Bmw: replacement of the OC3 sensor seat mat on the passenger seat
What 2009 BMW 1 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 123-I. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency 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.
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Questions about the 2009 BMW 1 Series
Is the 2009 BMW 1 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2009 BMW 1 Series, 3.6 times a typical 1 Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW 1 Series?
Airbags, with 7 complaints. Next is lights (6).
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 1 Series have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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