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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 BMW 1 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Aug 6, 201919V579000 | Electrical system: wiringWiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V579000
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| Oct 30, 201717V683000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V683000
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| Feb 5, 201616V071000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V071000
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| Feb 7, 201313V044000 | Electrical systemIf there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V044000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 128i, 1 Series M, 135i, 135is, 1 Series. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component79
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 22 | 28 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 14 | 18 |
| Gasoline | 13 | 16 |
| Engine | 8 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“VANOS chamshaft bolts broke, and had to pay $3,200 to replace assembly, and restore timing in engine. There is currently an open recall for 2010+ models but the problem still occurs on 2009 models as well.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Electrical system
“My electric water pump failed and my car overheated 3 times (once resulting in thick white smoke coming from the engine) tow trucks were called and fire department notified.”
Other BMW 1 Series model years
Other BMW models
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- 2009 5 Series5 recalls111 complaints
- 2009 X35 recalls35 complaints
- 2009 7 Series3 recalls26 complaints
- 2009 Z44 recalls22 complaints
- 2009 X611 recalls22 complaints
- 2009 M35 recalls45 complaints
- 2009 6 Series2 recalls4 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2014 4 Series6 recalls69 complaints
2009 BMW 1 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 1 Series have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW 1 Series. The most recent, 22V119000 (reported March 2, 2022), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 BMW 1 Series recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), electrical system (2), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 BMW 1 Series?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 79 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 BMW 1 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
Check a specific BMW by VIN
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