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2009 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (11%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 213 repairs.
2009 BMW 1-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (87%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | Cracks in the trunk lid brake light lens; cracks present when I bought the car used, but number of cracks starting to increase. |
| 39000 mi | Cracked brake light lens on trunk lid. |
| 30000 mi | Lens on 3rd brake light cracked. Known issue on this car |
| 10000 mi | Trim between driver side front and back windows catching on the window when opening door. Trim piece ordered and replaced 10 days later. Trim moulding was also damaged but not repaired - part on order. Trips to dealer=3, not repaired yet. |
| 10700 mi | Trim moulding replaced. |
| 18000 mi | Trunk lid stop light lens cracked. Lens was replaced. |
| 45200 mi US $200 |
Replaced cracked rear third brake light (in trunk lid). |
| 9800 mi | Ashtray lid closed and would not re-open. Dealer replaced ashtray. |
| 21000 mi | Third brake light cracked. Repaired under warranty by BMW dealership. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi | Dashboard showing indentation on the passenger side. Probably due to heat. SA looked at it and immediately said that he'll go ahead and order the parts for replacement. Follow up service was a drop-off; dealer provided loaner. Job done the next day. |
| 3100 mi | Replace dashboard, service clutch spring, replace MAF, reprogram software |
| 45200 mi | "Severe electrical fault, car cannot be driven." iDrive, warning lights flashing chaotically, Comfort Access not working. Dealer: water leakage into modules; modules replaced. Rained before I picked up car, same problem, left at dealer. Previous electrical problem was finally completely corrected. |
| 19000 mi | Center armrest is creaky. They all do that. ;( |
| 19500 mi US $100 |
Center armrest creaking. Special lubricant ordered from Germany. Advisor indicated there might be a TSB that specifically indicates this new lube/fix. |
| 20300 mi | Finally replaced passenger side rear tail light after I pointed out there was evidence of condensation. Second dealership far more helpful than first dealership in resolving this concern. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34200 mi US $9 |
The rear brake lamp cracked and needed to be replaced. This item would have been covered under warranty. Its a common issue and in my opinion the result of a basic design flaw. |
| 80000 mi US $175 |
Driver's side heated mirror rusted. Replaced with aftermarket from ebay ($50 total for both sides) - this caused electrical problems. Then bought original part from BMW ($150 CDN + tax) and installed myself. No more issues. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 12400 mi | Sunroof rattle going over bumps. No idea what they tried to fix it, but it didn't work. |
| 33480 mi | Driver's seat cover replaced as the leatherette was cracking on the outside side bolster. Update: they didn't do it correctly. Fourth attempt on Tuesday, I believe that they are bringing in an upholstery expert. Updated: fixed. |
| 35960 mi | Sunroof rattle...again! The problem has now been identified as the bracket that holds the rear dome light to the headliner. The bracket is missing the retaining tabs which were broken off. New part on order from Germany. |
| 37060 mi | Dome light bracket replaced and sunroof rattle appears to finally be cured. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33700 mi | Convertible top replaced due to known issue. BMW had issued a tsb covering a defective part in the top mechanism that caused damage to the top. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 5580 mi | Centre arm rest squeaking. Dealer removed and replaced, however squeaking returned a week later. |
| 20940 mi | Soft top developed a wear mark and had to be replaced. |
| 23420 mi | Cosmetic issues from soft top replacement. Clips not connected properly, metal shavings throughout the cabin. Rear headrest was scratched. |
| 23960 mi | Dealer removed and re-installed door panels due to squeaking. |
| 23560 mi | Rear brake light indicator lens cracked and broken. Third time it has happened. Low profile tires and Alberta roads can lead to jarring causing light lens to crack and break. They have replaced it every time at no cost to me. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 22500 mi | I had to have another (2nd) new top installed under warranty when it developed a hole. I found on-line a tsb that had not been performed which will, I hope, prevent another hole developing. |
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