2011 BMW 1-Series Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 BMW 1-Series for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 BMW 1-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2011 BMW 1-Series problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 BMW 1-Series problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 1-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | BMW 1-Series | 31 1-Series, 10.4 months of data per 1-Series, average 14800 miles33 |
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2011 BMW 1-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 1-Series in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 7700 | 0 | Vanos system came apart mechanically damaged exhaust cam timing sensor. Tail light unit failed Door speaker failed |
| Sep | 2012 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 9300 | 0 | A fuel injector failed and was replaced under warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 11160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | The air conditioning didn't work because an O-ring was chipped allowing the Freon-equivalent to escape. |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Australian Capital Territory, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 2480 | 0 | rear seat tray rattle |
| Dec | 2012 | 6820 | 0 | rear seat tray rattle still present when sold |
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Fixed pass. side mirror squeak when using the power folding feature. |
| Aug | 2011 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 5580 | 0 | Satellite radio became inoperative, Car spent 2 days in shop for repair. Appears to have been a software issue, reprogrammed. Loaner car provided |
| Aug | 2011 | 10540 | 0 | Third brake light assembly, lense cracked then broke off. Repaired no cost . Informed "common problem" Battery replaced and upgraded to 90AH. Bulletin641 81 11 0061380300. Software recoded Mirror and Nozzle heater full coding performed no apparent issue prior to visit |
| Mar | 2013 | 20460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 24700 | 0 | A/C was not cooling nor was drivers seat heater functioning to satisfaction of owner. |
| Sep | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | upgraded engine computer |
| Oct | 2012 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Reflashed, Oil Change CHMSL replaced Seat Back Remote Release Secured |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | 3rd brake light, common issue that dealer did acknowledge, even had it in stock it was so common. No questions asked, easy repair. Went in for the stereo amp going out and displaying "hi temp". This is while heater is on full blast when it is very cold out, after about 20 minutes of driving, that's when it happens. Dealer couldnt duplicate even though I had a picture. |
| Mar | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Still having issue with head unit reporting "hi temp" and shutting off. Driver side heated seat randomly comes on, dealer could not replicate. |
| BMW 1-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Repaired radio. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 620 | 0 | Wind noise near B-pillar at about door handle level. Adjusted window to reduce wind noise (but not completely eliminate). Unknown emissions system reprogramming. |
| Oct | 2011 | 2480 | 0 | Wind noise again. Not willing to replace door seals, and no further adjustment of window pressure available. Will have to live with minor (or normal?) wind noise. Center console squeak / rattle. Dealer acknowledged problem, but didn't correct as I didn't want the console torn apart. Will consider at year-end oil change visit. |
| Jan | 2012 | 3100 | 0 | Replaced center armrest due to creaking diagnosed in Oct 2011. |
| Apr | 2012 | 3720 | 0 | Power steering hose failed, possibly damaged by dealer during performance suspension install. Replaced under warranty, but significant delay as part was ordered from Germany. |
| Dec | 2012 | 7440 | 70 | Creaking at base of windshield |
| Feb | 2013 | 7840 | 0 | Continuing rattles and creaks at base of windshield. |
| Mar | 2013 | 8060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Intake sensor |
| Feb | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Trunk lid tail light cracked and popped out of trunk lid. Common problem on 128/135 BMWs. |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Broken 3rd brake light. Replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | 0 | 3rd brake light broken again. This time, dealer said there was a TSB for this and replaced the light again |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | "Passenger airbag off" warning light appeared while passenger was seated. The airbag software was reprogrammed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Sunroof glass delaminating-Dealer replaced the glass. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Bug in the right rear tail light. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | Rattle in passenger sie A Pillar. Fix was to replace missing felt pad at base of A Pillar. | |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | A/C Intermittently failing. Fix was replacing A/C Expansion Valve. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 15700 | 0 | With proximity key, doors should automatically relock if you walk away from the car, but don't. It would have taken the better half of the day to fix and I didn't have the time. |
| Dec | 2012 | 20000 | 1548 | Automatic doors did not automatically relock if not opened and told to open. Car computer systems given a manual reset by the technician. System now works. |
| May | 2013 | 23000 | 0 | Drivers side seat belt jammed. Entire assembly was replaced under warranty. Front pads were down to 4 mils. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 9700 | 0 | Third trip to dealer to try to repair clunking noise at low speeds. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 1-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Interference in all audio modes (Radio/Satt/CD) Took a while to reprogram. |
| Oct | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Sirius Radio function was lost from the OEM radio. After repeated attempts to reprogram radio/audio software failed BMW agreed to replace entire radio. Two days out of service. |
| Sep | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Software update to correct erratic idle and failure to engage engine from standing start. Problem related to transmission software. |
| Apr | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 2700 | 0 | Cracked 3rd tail light. |
| Apr | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | Dead battery, likely from infrequent usage. |
| Sep | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Center tail light cracked |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 20300 | 0 | One fog light was loose and there was a small rattle in the rear. Both fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Brakes squealing - took off pads, chamfered and put back on car. Also flushed brake fluid. Fixed problems. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2-door
Engine not specified
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Work stopped providing free charging, and repeated software issues with experimental electric powertrain. Transferred lease. |
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