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BMW 1 Series
Model Overview
The BMW 1 Series is North America’s introduction to a subcompact model the company previously had only offered in its home European market. Positioned below the 3 Series, this coupe and convertible are designed to appeal to aspiring luxury buyers, as well as fans of the 3 Series who think that car has grown too large. Especially entertaining is the 135i, which boasts big horsepower for a little car.
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dancindan
litty
July 27, 2017
135
Overall Score
nice exterior faster than a cheetah taking steroids hopped on crystal meth while chugging energy drinks for fuel, everything about the car screams punch it chewie but be careful because it will bleed you dry from all the maintenance and gas so strictly for the big ballas, but if you are one and you want to go really fast really quickly and look good doing it i highly suggest this car
Comfort
6
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-544
Recall date
2024-08-15
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
587,250
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Recall number
2023-568
Recall date
2023-10-20
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11 83 23RC
Units Affected:
21,475
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) adjustment unit housing bolts could loosen or break. As a result, the camshaft could become incorrectly adjusted and cause the engine to enter a reduced power mode (limp mode) or to stall while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the VANOS bolts.
Recall number
2022-095
Recall date
2022-03-02
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11 80 22RC
Units Affected:
98,111
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat.
Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017-470 and 2019-170. Only vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K engine require this repair.
Safety Risk:
An overheated engine PCV valve heater could create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a wire harness repair kit. BMW recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2020-008
Recall date
2020-01-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
32 80 20RC / 32 81 20RC
Units Affected:
47
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. The driver-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2019-384
Recall date
2019-08-07
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
8,457
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connector for the blower motor regulator may corrode. If this happens, the wiring could overheat and melt. Potential warnings include a blower motor that does not work, a burning smell, or smoke in the cabin.
Safety Risk:
Wiring that overheats could create a risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the blower regulator wiring harness. Other components will be inspected for damage, and replaced as necessary.
Recall number
2017-470
Recall date
2017-09-28
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
79,616
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater.
Recall number
2017-242
Recall date
2017-05-03
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
869
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rivet connections for the constant velocity (CV) joint of the rear driveshaft may have insufficient durability. Over time, this could cause the CV joint to break, resulting in a loss of propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the CV joint. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2017-049
Recall number
2017-049
Recall date
2017-02-03
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
869
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rivet connections for the constant velocity (CV) joint of the rear driveshaft may have insufficient durability. Over time, this could cause the CV joint to break, resulting in a loss of propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will check the production date of the CV joint and, if necessary, replace the CV joint.
Recall number
2016-142
Recall date
2016-03-31
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
104,151
Notification Type:
Recalls Audit
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator or air bag module, depending on the vehicle model.
Recall number
2014-170
Recall date
2014-05-13
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
21,811
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. In rare instances the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace housing bolts that break and perform associated repairs for 10 years/unlimited mileage from the vehicle's in-service date. Note: This applies only to vehicles not covered by recall 2014-127.
Recall number
2014-127
Recall date
2014-04-10
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
20,022
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. This could increase the risk of a collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace affected bolts.
Recall number
2013-048
Recall date
2013-02-07
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
65,685
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box could fail while the vehicle is being driven. This could interrupt the vehicle’s electrical system, resulting in engine stalling, loss of vehicle propulsion and a loss of function of various vehicle systems, such as lights. A loss of vehicle propulsion and electrical vehicle systems, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector with an updated version.
Recall number
2010-196
Recall date
2010-06-10
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
518110RC
Units Affected:
6,399
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the sound insulation in the "B" pillar (around the seatbelt pre-tensioner) may ignite during a crash severe enough to deploy the pre-tensioner. This could result in additional property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the front upper seatbelt and repair the "B" pillar sound insulation on both driver and passenger sides.
Recall number
2009-205
Recall date
2009-07-08
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
160
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, incorrect crimp connectors may have been used during vehicle assembly on the side airbag and belt tensioner wiring. As a result, sufficient contact between the crimp connectors and the corresponding plug may not occur. As such, the airbag and/or seatbelt tensioner may not deploy during a vehicle crash where deployment would be warranted, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death to front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wiring harness for the front side airbags and seatbelt tensioners.
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