2011 BMW 1 Series Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 BMW 1 Series, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,700 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.
“As I was driving to work in the morning on the freeway I had the pop sound, next thing I know is the driver side door popped open and the warning lights went on.”
NHTSA complaint #10487977, filed 2012-12, 12,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143557May 1, 2018Retractable hardtop status request supplement
- 10147090Feb 1, 2015SiDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10053486Aug 1, 2013Bmw: corrsion protection is insufficient on the outside of the trunk around the battery connector which could lead to corrosion of the body. *kb updated 11/1/13.
- 10041277Nov 1, 2010Bmw: the door cannot be locked or unlocked when using the key or key remote. Lubrication of the door can cause defects.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 1 Series
15 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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