MYRModel Year Report

2005 BMW 1 Series

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2005 BMW 1 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:16.628Z

Only 3 complaints 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

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 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 3 complaints 2005: 3 complaints 2005 3 2006: 5 complaints 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 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 3 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 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 3 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

2005: 3 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

15B-318 drivers air bag module and 13V-172/24V-428 passenger's bag module. I asked for service on this with nashville bme back in March 2016 and have called twice to ask why they have been told they can't get parts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-13

My vehicle is listed as having the defective tanaka airbags. BMW has replaced them with other tanaka airbags which now have to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-28

Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent seeking help to replace her airbags in her 2005 BMW 3001C from another company other than Takata (Send direct response to the senators office and reference constituent).

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-01

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 BMW 1 Series — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 BMW 1 Series?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.