BMW 1 Series recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 39 recalls for the BMW 1 Series, the most recent on 12 January 2026. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every BMW 1 Series, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the BMW 1 Series, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 2004 to 2021 and 2023 to 2025. 3 recalls give no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2025/327 | Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5DVSA lists this under: 1 Series 3 Door Hatch; 1 Series 5 Door Hatch; 1 Series Convertible; 1 Series Coupe | Built Jan 2006 – Jun 2011Built Nov 2006 – Dec 2011Built Aug 2007 – Oct 2013Built Sep 2007 – Oct 2013 | |
| R/2025/349 | Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)DVSA lists this under: 1 Series 3 Door Hatch; 1 Series 5 Door Hatch; 1 Series Coupe | Built Apr 2004 – Jun 2011Built Jan 2007 – Dec 2011Built Feb 2007 – Sep 2013Built Sep 2007 – Sep 2013 | |
| R/2025/405 | Replace the Engine Starter MotorDVSA lists this under: 1 Series 3 Door Hatch; 1 Series 5 Door Hatch | Built Feb 2017 – May 2019 | |
| R/2025/443 | Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats | Built Aug 2025 – Sep 2025 | |
| R/2025/267 | Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48DVSA lists this under: 1 Series Hatchback | Built Jun 2025 | |
| R/2024/452 | Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW)DVSA lists this under: 1 Series Hatchback | Built Apr 2023 – May 2024 | |
| R/2024/403 | Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5DVSA lists this under: 1 Series Convertible; 1 Series Coupe; 1 Series Hatch 3DR; 1 Series Hatch 5DR | Built Nov 2007 – Aug 2009Built Mar 2008 – Aug 2009Built May 2011 – Nov 2017Built Mar 2012 – Nov 2017 | |
| R/2024/383 | Integrated Braking SystemDVSA lists this under: 1 Series Hatchback | Built Sep 2023 | |
| R/2024/191 | Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55DVSA lists this under: 1 Series Convertible; 1 Series Coupe | Built Sep 2009 – Jul 2011Built Oct 2009 – Jul 2011 | |
| R/2024/132 | Replacing the Driver’s Airbag PSDI-5DVSA lists this under: 1 Series 5 Door Hatch | Built Apr 2004 – Dec 2005 | |
| R/2023/016 | A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which m…DVSA lists this under: 1 Series 3 Door Hatch; 1 Series 5 Door Hatch | Built Oct 2013 – Jun 2017Built Feb 2014 – Jun 2017 | |
| R/2022/255 | Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold | Built Feb 2015 – Feb 2018 | |
| R/2022/206 | The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incidentDVSA lists this under: 1 Series 3 Door Hatch; 1 Series 5 Door Hatch | Built Nov 2011 – Jun 2019Built Mar 2012 – May 2019 | |
| R/2021/442 | The material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications. | Built Oct 2021 | |
| R/2021/064 | The blower regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands | Built Aug 2007 – May 2011 | |
| R/2021/037 | The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time | Built Feb 2015 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2020/179 | The exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time | Built Feb 2015 – May 2017 | |
| R/2020/191 | Camshaft support housing bearing caps may become loose | Built Feb 2020 | |
| R/2020/110 | The driver's air bag fabric could be damaged by the air bag cover during deployment | Built Jan 2020 – Mar 2020 | |
| R/2018/341 | Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak | Built Mar 2012 – Feb 2015 |
Older recalls (19 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2018/258 | Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time | Built Oct 2014 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2018/260 | Software fault in crankshaft sensor | Built May 2018 | |
| R/2018/211 | Software fault with crankshaft sensor | Built May 2018 – Jun 2018 | |
| R/2018/132 | Plug in contact cable may malfunction | Built Oct 2006 – Jun 2011 | |
| R/2018/027 | Backrest could fold forward under heavy load | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2017/132 | Driveshaft universal joint may break | Built Dec 2010 – Apr 2011 | |
| R/2017/114 | Plug in contact cable may malfunction | Built Dec 2009 – Oct 2011 | |
| R/2016/300 | Power steering may not perform correctly | Built Sep 2011 – Dec 2015 | |
| R/2015/109 | Engine may stall | Built Sep 2014 – Mar 2015 | |
| R/2014/068 | Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving | Built Sep 2009 – Nov 2011 | |
| R/2013/095 | Possibility of fire | Built May 2009 – Nov 2009 | |
| R/2013/080 | Loss of drive | Built Feb 2013 – Jun 2013 | |
| R/2013/024 | Engine may cut out | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2012/081 | Eps may not perform as specified | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2011/123 | Risk of fire | Built Aug 2008 – Jun 2009 | |
| R/2010/102 | Fire may occur | Built Nov 2006 – May 2010 | |
| R/2009/065 | Front side airbag or seat belt tensioner may not operate correctly | Built May 2008 – Jul 2008 | |
| R/2006/207 | Possible loss of braking power assistance | Built Mar 2006 | |
| R/2004/172 | Connections on the control arm to the rear axle may become loose | Built May 2004 – Sep 2004 |
How to check whether a particular BMW 1 Series is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
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Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
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Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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