There have been 2 safety recalls for the BMW 1 Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 1 Series.
The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 10, 2010 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 31,935 |
| Jul. 8, 2009 | Air Bags:frontal | 2,350 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 BMW 1 Series | 1 |
| 2010 BMW 1 Series | 1 |
| 2009 BMW 1 Series | 1 |
| 2008 BMW 1 Series | 2 |