2005 Bmw 1 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2013-10-01 · SIB-65-10-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: replacement of the oc3 sensor seat mat on the passenger seat. models e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93. model years unknown. *kb updated 12/6/13. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2013-09-01 · SIB-17-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. this is designated for e70, and e90 models with m57y diesel engines. service engine soon lamp may be illuminated. *kb
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2013-03-01 · SIB-61-13-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. this is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb
Electrical System 2013-02-01 · SB-61-19-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the scheduled 3 month/ 5,000 mile service it could possibly be determined that some of the contact protective sleeve s in the charging socket may be missing. bmw model e28e. *kb
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What owners report
2016-10-13 · Air Bags · 145,000 mi“15b-318 drivers air bag module and 13v-172/24v-428 passenger's bag module. i asked for service on this with nashville bme back in march 2016 and have called twice to ask why they have been told they can't get parts.…”
2015-09-28 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi“my vehicle is listed as having the defective tanaka airbags. bmw has replaced them with other tanaka airbags which now have to be replaced. i have asked the local bmw dealer to install the swedish airbags which are available and fit my vehicle, but they claim bmw headquarters will not agree to have them do this. i have been driving with lethal e…”
2014-12-01 · Air Bags“letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent seeking help to replace her airbags in her 2005 bmw 3001c from another company other than takata (send direct response to the senators office and reference constituent). *smd…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.