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2011 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (5%)
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 148 repairs.
2011 BMW 1-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 1000 mi | The air conditioning didn't work because an O-ring was chipped allowing the Freon-equivalent to escape. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 5580 mi | Satellite radio became inoperative, Car spent 2 days in shop for repair. Appears to have been a software issue, reprogrammed. Loaner car provided |
| 10540 mi | 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 |
| 24300 mi | A/C was not cooling nor was drivers seat heater functioning to satisfaction of owner. |
| 3000 mi | CHMSL replaced |
| 54000 mi | Battery would not hold a charge despite being on a battery tender for a while. Was fine before it went into the dealership for the first set of repairs. Replaced with a new battery. FRM module needs to be replaced. Code thrown for passenger side window short. The window would forget the height it needs to be at and thus wouldn't drop a little bit when the door was opened. |
| 64000 mi | Blower motor making a loud noise. Replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $1100 |
Alternator replaced since it stopped working |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 14000 mi | Repaired radio. |
| 33000 mi | 3rd brake light broken again. This time, dealer said there was a TSB for this and replaced the light again |
| 51000 mi | Car died after coming home from routine air filter and brake fluid change. Died mid start, couldn't close door or turn on hazard lights because there was no battery at all after attempting start |
| 11000 mi | 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. |
| 15000 mi | Still having issue with head unit reporting "hi temp" and shutting off. Driver side heated seat randomly comes on, dealer could not replicate. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8571 mi | A/C Intermittently failing. Fix was replacing A/C Expansion Valve. |
| 15300 mi | 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. |
| 20000 mi US $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. |
| 25000 mi | Water splashed on my right foot while on the gas pedal during a right turn. |
| 15000 mi | Cell shorted on battery |
| 32000 mi | Had schrader valves leaking. Valves were replaced and system recharged. |
| 35300 mi US $97 |
Evaporator had to be replaced |
| 43000 mi US $185 |
My key FOB went bad and would not let me unlock the car. Took 2 trips (1 to get new key and 1 to reprogram the car) |
| 34200 mi US $50 |
A/c evaporator replaced, would have been 2500 but for cpo coverage. |
| 29000 mi | "Passenger airbag off" warning light appeared while passenger was seated. The airbag software was reprogrammed. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 35200 mi US $1200 |
Battery and Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) needed to be replaced. IBS was replaced 3 years ago under warranty. Per dealer due to car being driven infrequently, this puts stress on battery and IBS. Recommended use of battery charger. |
| 6800 mi | Door speaker failed |
| 1000 mi | Interference in all audio modes (Radio/Satt/CD) Took a while to reprogram. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 2000 mi | 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. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 134000 mi US $120 |
Diagnosing aux headlight bulb out indicator. All bulbs appear to work but the computer claims a bulb is out. Replacing bulbs doesn't help. I gave up after shop spent an hour looking for the source without success. |
| 5000 mi | Dead battery, likely from infrequent usage. |
| 10000 mi | defroster |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74000 mi US $200 |
Replaced completely dead starter. |
| 80000 mi US $123 |
A/C would work intermittently, replaced Final Stage Resistor works perfect. |
| 80000 mi | A/C component replaced, car caught fire a few days later. |
| 35200 mi | Rear defroster broken, resulted in complete replacement of canvas soft top Button for passenger lumbar broke. |
| 42000 mi | The audio was making a feedback/ringing sound with the radio on or off and with the ignition key on or off. They said it was the radio and replaced it for a mere $1350! |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 48300 mi | Rear defrost not functioning. |
| 53000 mi | Defective driver head light. |
| 25000 mi US $1000 |
Windshield washer fluid pump failed |
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