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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2010 BMW 1 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 20, 202323V707000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineLoose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V707000
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| 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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Merged from NHTSA model names: 1 Series, 128i, 1 Series M, 135i, 135is. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component45
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 33 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 18 |
| Gasoline | 7 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 11 |
| Engine | 5 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 4 |
| Visibility | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2 |
2 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
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The engine warning light was illuminated.”
- Engine
“First notified of recall in October, 2023. After 8 months, BMW tells me there is no remedy available. Eight months is more than a reasonable amount of time to remedy this defect. Please help! Thank you.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Other BMW 1 Series model years
Other BMW models
- 2010 3 Series11 recalls274 complaints
- 2010 X519 recalls143 complaints
- 2010 5 Series12 recalls180 complaints
- 2010 X37 recalls55 complaints
- 2010 7 Series3 recalls48 complaints
- 2010 Z45 recalls10 complaints
- 2010 X610 recalls19 complaints
- 2010 M34 recalls15 complaints
- 2010 6 Series2 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2014 4 Series6 recalls69 complaints
2010 BMW 1 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 1 Series have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 BMW 1 Series. The most recent, 23V707000 (reported October 20, 2023), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 BMW 1 Series recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 5 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 2010 BMW 1 Series?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 45 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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