2012 BMW 1 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES
The 2012 BMW 1 SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES, potentially affecting up to 157,796 vehicles.
Recall 23V707000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 157,796 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can...
Consequence: Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B060325 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PLASTIC WASHER RETURN
B063924 — ENGINE
Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 1 SERIES
- 2007 BMW 1 SERIES — 9 complaints
- 2008 BMW 1 SERIES — 24 complaints
- 2009 BMW 1 SERIES — 23 complaints
- 2010 BMW 1 SERIES — 10 complaints
- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES — 44 complaints
- 2012 BMW 1 SERIES (current)