BrakesPart report
2011 BMW 1 Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 BMW 1 Series, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
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- 10150167Nov 1, 2013Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match…
- 10150221Aug 1, 2013Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production instead of the appropriate…
- 10150037Jul 1, 2013Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The coding in these vehicles has the CBS displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 1 Series
Air bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
15 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 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