2009 BMW 1 Series M Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2009 BMW 1 Series M has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 1 Series M?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 BMW 1 Series M recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 20V017Jan 15, 202059,965 vehicles affected

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.

Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash

Recall 16V071Feb 5, 2016840,000 vehicles affected

BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.

Most common 2009 BMW 1 Series M problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1

What owners report

2016-10-30, Air Bags
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEB 2016. THE NOTICE ADVISED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED SHORTLY FOR MAINTENANCE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION SINCE. RECALL REFLECTS AS OPEN!

2009 BMW 1 Series M questions

Does the 2009 BMW 1 Series M have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 BMW 1 Series M: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 1 Series M?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 BMW 1 Series M has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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