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2010 Bmw 1 SERIES

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Bmw 1 SERIES has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: i received a letter from bmw advising that parts are available and to contact my local dealer to have them installed. i have contacted my dealer and they said that due to limited availability of parts, i could not have them installed until march 2018..

10

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

4 complaints
40%
  • • I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW ADVISING THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF PARTS, I COULD NOT HAVE THEM INSTALLED UNTIL MARCH 2018.
  • • FAILED PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. DOES NOT DETECT PASSENGER. "AIRBAG OFF" IS ILLUMINATED WHEN PASSENGER IS PRESENT.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW ADVISING THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF PARTS, I COULD NOT HAVE THEM INSTALLED UNTIL MARCH 2018.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
10%
  • • CAR SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY. NO WARNING , ENGINE JUST QUIT. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY. NO WARNING , ENGINE JUST QUIT. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints
10%
  • • THE TAIL LIGHTS AND 3RD BRAKE LIGHT FAIL. THERE IS NO INDICATOR ON DASH THAT NOTIFIES OF SUCH FAILURE, CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE TAIL LIGHTS AND 3RD BRAKE LIGHT FAIL. THERE IS NO INDICATOR ON DASH THAT NOTIFIES OF SUCH FAILURE, CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
10%
  • • RADIO NOT ALWAYS GOING ON WHEN TURNED ON OR TURNING OFF BY ITSELF OR CHANGING STATIONS. ONGOING PROBLEM. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO HAD ME WAIT FOR OVER 5 HRS. FOR THE "CONTROLLER" TO BE CHANGED. PROBLEM CONTINUED ALONG WITH ONE OCCASION OF LOUD BUZZING COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION O
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“RADIO NOT ALWAYS GOING ON WHEN TURNED ON OR TURNING OFF BY ITSELF OR CHANGING STATIONS. ONGOING PROBLEM. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO HAD ME WAIT FOR OVER 5 HRS. FOR THE "CONTROLLER" TO BE CHANGED. PROBLEM CONTINUED ALONG WITH ONE OCCASION OF LOUD BUZZING COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints
10%
  • • MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON THE FREE WAY AT NIGHT BY HER SELF AND IT WENT FROM 65 MILES TO HOUR TO 25 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN IT STOPPED. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME AND MY WIFE WAS VERY SCARED. I THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MAG BMW IN DUBLIN OHIO. ONCE THERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD A
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON THE FREE WAY AT NIGHT BY HER SELF AND IT WENT FROM 65 MILES TO HOUR TO 25 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN IT STOPPED. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME AND MY WIFE WAS VERY SCARED. I THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MAG BMW IN DUBLIN OHIO. ONCE THERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD A ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    AIR BAGS: I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW ADVISING THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF PARTS, I COULD NOT HAVE THEM INSTALLED UNTIL MARCH 2018.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: CAR SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY. NO WARNING , ENGINE JUST QUIT. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    LIGHTING: THE TAIL LIGHTS AND 3RD BRAKE LIGHT FAIL. THERE IS NO INDICATOR ON DASH THAT NOTIFIES OF SUCH FAILURE, CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: RADIO NOT ALWAYS GOING ON WHEN TURNED ON OR TURNING OFF BY ITSELF OR CHANGING STATIONS. ONGOING PROBLEM. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO HAD ME WAIT FOR OVER 5 HRS. FOR THE "CONTROLLER" TO BE CHANGED. PROBLEM CONTINUED ALONG WITH ONE OCCASION OF LOUD BUZZING COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION O

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw 1 SERIES — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
44Above Average
2010
10Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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