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BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (10%)
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 845 repairs.
BMW 1-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW 1-Series
Engine not specified
| 25000 mi | Shifter does not slide into park after pushing park button |
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 16000 mi | DCT transmission stalls for 2-4 seconds after slowing down, stopping and then stepping on gas to go. Very dangerous. After repair, car drives better, but problem still there, although not quite as frequent and stall is shorter in duration. |
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 39000 mi US $600 |
Have had to take car in about 3 times now for transmission issues |
2011.5 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27320 mi €170 |
Clog in the system, no parts needed. Cleaning and warning light and TSB reset. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission pan replaced because it was leaking Transmission reprogrammed because the DCT transmission was jerky at low speeds or while coming to a stop. The revs would build up and fall down. Software was updated to fix the problem. |
| 64000 mi | Oil seepage. Gaskets replaced |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 8000 mi | Software update to correct erratic idle and failure to engage engine from standing start. Problem related to transmission software. |
| 15900 mi | Remove and replace transmission to remove and replace O-Ring that was leaking. O-Ring is part of Wire harness that connects to top of transmission. Repair required overnight stay in dealership. Repair stopped leak. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 137000 mi US $2293 |
Clutch replacement. The OEM part was quite expensive. I obtained an aftermarket 5 series clutch that fits from ECS Tuning. |
| 156000 mi US $3675 |
Reverse synchro broke. Parts aren't available to properly repair transmission - dealer expects you to buy a new one. But shop was able to open, remove the broken synchro, and reseal the transmission. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 25000 mi US $1000 |
Shifter shaft seal cracked and was leaking transmission fluid |
2010 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 37000 mi | gearbox/clutch |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 1000 mi | Clutch squeaked when depressed. Went to dealer for repair, discovered that the return spring needed to be greased. Completed and problem hasn't returned. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 201hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 4960 mi | Oil was leaking from gearbox into clutch. Gearbox, clutch, flywheel replaced. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | The gearbox assembly malfunctioned causing the car to go into failsafe mode. Car was towed to the dealer and part was replaced. The gearshift assembly malfunctioned causing the car to go into failsafe mode. Car was towed to the dealer and part was replaced. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41500 mi | Noisy differential. Replaced. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 3720 mi | Noticed clutch rattle/vibration. Noted on file, deemed to be normal by BMW. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 19000 mi | Rear main crankshaft seal leaks oil. Seal replaced under warranty |
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