2010 BMW 1 Series Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 1 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 1 Series. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 65 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 50%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Seats1 13%
Example complaints
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.”
NHTSA complaint #11035125, filed 2017-10Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 40,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V707000Oct 20, 2023Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: BMW 1 Series 2010–2012, 3 Series 2010–2012, X5 2010–2011 +3 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4…
- 10V254000Jun 10, 2010Seat belts › Front › RetractorCovers: BMW 1 Series 2008–2011
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.
Recall details for the 2010 BMW 1 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 65 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11015849Mar 13, 2025Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11014417Feb 20, 2025Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11012322Dec 19, 2024Other or unknown. Screw Cap Return
- 11012321Dec 5, 2024Other or unknown. Socket Housing Return
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. 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…
- 10240305Aug 2, 2023Equipment, Steering, Suspension. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
- 10240273Jul 17, 2023Steering, Equipment, Suspension. This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
- 10240266Jul 14, 2023Steering, Suspension, Equipment. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
- 10145306Jun 1, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for…
Other model years of the BMW 1 Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 33 | 24,974 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2010 | 8 | 25,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 18 | 35,818 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 18 | 71,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2007 | 6 | 78,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 62,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 1 Series have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 1 Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 BMW 1 Series is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2010 BMW 1 Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 1 Series reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 40,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.