2012 BMW 1 Series M Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2012 BMW 1 Series M has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

3Recalls
0Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 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.

Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power

Recall 17V067Feb 2, 20178,752 vehicles affected

A constant velocity (CV) joint in the rear driveshaft can fatigue and break on certain BMW vehicles.

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.

2012 BMW 1 Series M questions

Does the 2012 BMW 1 Series M have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 BMW 1 Series M: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power; Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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