2009 BMW 1 Series Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,657miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 BMW 1 Series, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,657 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving 40mph and then suddenly all light controls lit up on my dashboard after I noticed I was not able to accelerate, then my windshield wipers came on slowly without myself operating them , as my car came to a complete stop/engine off. After calling road side assistance and waiting 10 mins, the vehicle restarted. Recently repaired pvc recall and uncertain if pcv was detrimental to other components that were not replaced due to the pcv. Battery read as good per mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #11072056, filed 2018-02, 122,000 miles“On november 28, 2014, my wife and I purchased a 2009 Bmw 1-series convertible from a local chrysler dealer. We also purchased an extended warranty contract through the dealer. A few weeks later, my wife noticed the air bag icon on the dashboard was lit and a air bag off light located above the rear view mirror stayed on. We contacted the dealer to have it checked but the dealer could not diagnose the problem since they did have the diagnostic equipment to do so.they suggested that we take to a repair shop that had the equipment to test it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683388, filed 2015-02, 46,100 miles“Car was purchased with an extended warranty for up to 100,000.I kept experiencing the car vibrating as well as the low oil light appearing within weeks of servicing the car was taken back numerous times and was told they could not find anything while car was under warranty . In july aprrox at 106,000 my check engine light appeared was taken only to Bmw for solve the issue have paid over $3800.00 for repair and light is still on. Was taken on friday sept 18 and on sunday sept 20 the light is on again. Spark plugs have been changed twice with 2 months this cannot be right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10766298, filed 2015-09Related service bulletins
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged 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…
- 10056099Jun 1, 2014Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
- 10052012Mar 1, 2013Bmw: 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.
- 10051897Feb 1, 2013During 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.
- 10051899Jan 1, 2013Instrument cluster display is intermittently inoperative. Bmw f25, and f30 models.
- 10051898Jan 1, 2013Instrument panel and guages are inoperative. Bmw model f30.
- 10046899Aug 1, 2012Bmw: information on maintenance to e motor greasing where the eme/e motor assembly is removed. The cables, eme high voltage, should be reinstalled in original factory position to…
- 10043862Aug 1, 2012Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82…
- 10039765Jan 1, 2012Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 1 Series
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 1 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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