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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 52 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
Engine not specified
| 11000 mi | AC not blowing cold air |
2009 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 145080 mi | AC circuits empty due to leakage in diffusor behind the glove compartiment. No repairs made |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Driver's side LED tail light went out. LED bars are an integral part of tail light assembly. Driver's side tail light assembly replaced by dealership. Passenger LED tail light went out. Dealer graciously replaced the previously replaced driver's side as well as the passenger side tail light. |
| 14500 mi | Tail light failure |
| 30700 mi | AC Evaporator leak and was replaced |
| 52700 mi | Headlight switch broke. Would not change setting |
| 34720 mi A $1000 |
Wind screen washer pump failure |
| 7300 mi | TPMS light stays on even though tire pressures are correct. Cannot reset TPMS. Right rear wheel electronics module was shorted. Replaced sensor, rebalanced tire, reset TPMS successfully. |
| 9000 mi | Driver side tail light faulty. Dealer replaced both lamp assemblies due to recall. |
| 16000 mi | Right front turn signal malfunction. Replaced light bulb and footwell module and programmed ECU. |
| 20000 mi | TPMS Inactive warning light occurred twice. Checked tire pressure and drove to dealer. No fault codes stored. Unable to duplicate problem. Prior repair had replaced one part of the tire pressure monitoring system. |
| 48000 mi | Takata driver's airbag was replaced under warranty. |
| 67022 mi US $85 |
Replace left high beam and left front turn signal bulb |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 22500 mi | tail lights completely out--both sides. took 22 days of constant hounding to have dealer find and replace part. national backorder. |
| 84000 mi US $600 |
window regulator broke |
| 87000 mi US $1350 |
pulley failed and destroyed compressor |
| 120000 mi US $2800 |
Had A/C problems. Suddenly died. Only a recharge. Replace battery. |
| 130000 mi US $130 |
no refrigerant |
| 4500 mi | Passenger side window lost calibration; holding switch in "close" position resulted in window closing then immediately opening halfway. Repaired by re-initializing software. Warranty repair, 1 day in shop |
| 19000 mi | Driver's side tail light leds malfunctioned. No driving light or rear side marker. New lens ordered and installed because the leds are integrated into the lens housing. Radio has stopped working twice now. Will not update radio software because they feel the reflash for the HPFP replacement would have covered the radio, too. |
| 76000 mi US $480 |
Drivers side window regulator replaced with OEM part |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
AC recharge port replacement |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
Battery and charge sensor |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Window regulator replacement |
| 75000 mi US $220 |
Battery |
| 6000 mi | Also rear LED tail light. Have been waiting over 2 months for the parts to get in at the dealer. There are 11 other folks awaiting the same tail light kit. |
| 6000 mi | New tail light installed. |
| 33000 mi US $300 |
Brake light assembly driving lights failed (when headlight is on). Known issue but out of warranty. Requires full assembly to be replaced. |
| 10000 mi | Defective taillight. Parts were out of stock nationwide. Dealers was unable to provide timeframe for when parts would be in stock. Was told part was "on order." |
| 21300 mi | The right side stereo channel of the amplifier failed and no sound was being produced by the right side speakers. The dealer ordered a new amp and replaced it to resolve the problem. |
| 60000 mi US $12 |
Front right turn signal bulb socket stopped working. A bulb replacement did not fix the issue. I had to replace the entire socket for that bulb and the light bulb before it would work again. |
| 10000 mi | Passenger side window would lower to halfway when attempt to fully raise. |
| 15200 mi | rear driver's side light bulb replaced. |
| 16000 mi | driver side taillight assembly (part that holds the bulbs) had to be replaced. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi | HVAC blower started squeaking again (I had replaced it last year and DIY'ed it, was working fine for a long time). Lubricated with some lithium grease and all is well again. Noise and vibration coming from alternator and belt tensioner. Tensioner, serpentine belt, and alternator replaced by indie mechanic (OEM parts). $1200 CDN. |
| 73600 mi US $30 |
Left headlight failed. Replaced in about 15-20 mins. Both bulbs replaced with Canadian Tire brand bulbs ($30). |
| 76000 mi | Ventilation fan failed after spraying lubricant again. Bought aftermarket part which was cheaply made and noisy, bought original part from dealer and installed myself. $300 |
| 77500 mi US $700 |
replaced starter due to failure |
| 27000 mi US $100 |
driver side window regulator broken - replaced |
| 25000 mi | Rear brake light needed to be replaced. |
| 13200 mi | air conditioner not working for third time. Told repairmen that two previous repairs of o rings not successful. Under threat of lemon law suite finally tested evaporator which was leaking coolant |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57040 mi C $600 |
Driver side window failing to operate, replace motor. |
| 58900 mi C $300 |
Passenger Window motor failure, replaced motor |
| 10540 mi | Low mileage oil change provided. New seals required on tail lights. Left tail light "welcome lights" out. Both rear tailights replaced pursuant to the TSB re: tailights being out. |
| 17980 mi | Standard third brake light replacement under TSB. |
| 52700 mi C $344 |
Driver's halo bulb burned out. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43400 mi | Gas leakage detected in the AC compressor |
| 48360 mi $1200 |
AC in the car failed to work again after replacing the Compressor month or 2 earlier. Dealer said it was the evaporator this time. so they get it changed. I think the evaporator was the problem, afraid compressor was replaced by mistake pilot window failed to operate |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1000 mi | Driver window has a mind of its own. Close it, and it sometimes goes 1/2 way back down on its own. New Software did not fix it. May be a Motor problem and it is affecting other ones. |
| 5000 mi | Dealer cannot replicate problem with driver window. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 10540 mi | Lens on center brake light failed for a second time in 4 months. |
| 8060 mi | Driver side rear speaker stopped working, dealer replaced wiring. |
| 23420 mi | Buzzing noise coming for AC fan. Rear tail lights LED strip went out. Both sides had to be replaced. |
| 56916 mi C $130 |
replaced battery |
| 71920 mi C $180 |
Recharge AC |
| 3600 mi | Rear defroster has one heating element not working. |
| 6000 mi | Rear defroster never fixed. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 11780 mi | Third brake light, fell out and replaced. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 12000 mi | Light bulbs - headlight or took more than five minutes to change, repair |
| 35000 mi | Driver tail light out and not indicating on dash, was told the tail light assembly had a short, therefore both entire tail light assemblies are on order. Should have been a recall, parts are back ordered now going on 2 months. |
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