BMW 1 Series M years to avoid
The BMW 1 Series M years to avoid are 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2012, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
6
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2008–2013
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
1 Series M years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 3 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every 1 Series M year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013avoid | 3 | 2 | |
| 2012avoid | 0 | 3 | |
| 2011avoid | 2 | 3 | |
| 2010avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2009avoid | 1 | 2 | |
| 2008avoid | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 1 Series M years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 1 Series M years to avoid are 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2012, 2010.
How many recalls does the BMW 1 Series M have?
Across all model years, the 1 Series M has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.