MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 1 Series

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2001 BMW 1 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:10.574Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 1 complaint 2001: 1 complaint 2001 1 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012

2001: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
20031
20043
20053
20065
20076
200818
200918
20108
201133
20120

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

I was driving very slowly down my block (2001 BMW X5) and I was making a right turn into my driveway and I was intending to make a 90 degree turn in the direction of my garage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-21

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 1 Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 BMW 1 Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 1 Series?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 1 Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.