2011 BMW 1 Series Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 45%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 BMW 1 Series, 45% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just had the bolts on both the (intake and exhaust replaced) this is listed in the unspecified recall and no one notified me on this recall I drive the 2011 128i series coupe and this cost me out of pocket $1,800 dollars to replace, what I do not understand is why I was not notified of this I could have been in a serious accident and also I have 2 other recall issues that are happening to my car the air bag the signal keeps coming on and off and also the pcv valve off and on I smell something burning I do hope someone can contact me so I can get these recalls fix now I am really scared…”
NHTSA complaint #11204967, filed 2019-05, 140,000 miles“Takata recall braman Bmw keep saying they do not have the parts. I have been waiting for 2 years, and every time I called they give me the same scripted answer . I have been waiting for 2 years to get this part replaced and they just keep getting my name on a waiting list, that is not real. I got a letter from Bmw saying the part is available and they keep saying to me that is not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11035852, filed 2017-10“Takata recall - I have never been contacted by Bmw regarding this recall. I have no idea if my airbags are faulty or not. I have called my dealer and they said that I would receive a letter if/when they were able to repair the airbags. Have never heard from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11018738, filed 2017-08“Takata recall , I live in south florida just saw my VIN in february update.I have just parked the car, as you the humidity in the sumer hear is very high. Dealer coggins Bmw fort pierce says they have no idea when parts to fix will be available.please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10846501, filed 2016-03“Takata recall. I feel that 15 months is way to long to wait to fix a problem that has the potential to maim or kill my wife who drives this car. I keep asking the Bmw dealership and all they do is shrug their shoulders.”
NHTSA complaint #10993200, filed 2017-06Related service bulletins
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10052013Oct 1, 2013Bmw: replacement of the oc3 sensor seat mat on the passenger seat. Models e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93. Model years unknown. *kb updated 12/6/13.
- 10150131Mar 1, 2013"Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604…
- 10037078Sep 1, 2010Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
- 10037050Aug 1, 2010Bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 1 Series
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 1 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology