2007 Bmw 1 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Steering (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (42)
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
Engine 2014-10-01 · SIB-12-14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25. updated 1/18/13. *pe updated 4/18/2013. *kb updated
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2013-07-01 · SIB-13-14-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: fuel injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation. *rm updated on 11/1/2013. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-06-28 · Unknown Or Other · 1 mi“when turning on heat or air the blower makes aloud noise sounding like a grunting sound and heat or air not force thru vents. happen when turning on either stationary or driving. have had water pump replaced because dealer stated car needed new water to work .i have put into a complaint with bmw dealer in towson and continue to run into dead end. i…”
2018-02-23 · Unknown Or Other · 136,500 mi“the front driver side door latch fails to fully engage.…”
2015-01-21 · Steering · 146,000 mi“the car died on more than one occasion, leaving me stranded. the steering wheel locks and nothing else occurs. the car is completely dead. i have small children and during these winter months is a safety concern not only for my own children's safety but also mine. this is not an isolated incident, the same occurred before, but i didn't know a c…”
2015-01-05 · Structure:body · 115,000 mi · 💥 crash“actually, after the light signal became green light then i moved and every car moving normally i took the left lane then suddenly i saw a land cruiser stopped on my lane , i don't have any option so i treaded the brake one long tread , but unfortunately, it's didn't help because my car slipped under the land cruiser !! *tr…”
2012-07-16 · Electrical System · 42,500 mi“the incident listed pertains to the remote control that failed to function in entirety. i could not open any of the doors from the outside. after entering the car with the key, nothing in the car would function. i had to have the car towed to the dealer which was closed. towing a bmw is a formidable task. the dealer could not ascertain the cause b…”
2009-02-26 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 4,000 mi“bmw 120i auto was bought in 2007/11. after a few months 'engine malfunction, reduce power' message came up. car was taken to dealership and the valvetronic was replaced. since then, at random occurrences, the car fails to produce full power on acceleration - especially when accelerating away from junctions. the only solution is to turn off the c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.