Total Complaints
9 filings
BMW 1 SERIES · model year
2007 BMW 1 SERIES
9 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007BMW1 SERIES carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 1 SERIES is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (2) and power train:automatic transmission (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2007 1 SERIES. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180628UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN TURNING ON HEAT OR AIR THE BLOWER MAKES ALOUD NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A GRUNTING SOUND AND HEAT OR AIR NOT FORCE THRU VENTS. HAPPEN WHEN TURNING ON EITHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING. HAVE HAD WATER PUMP REPLACED BECAUSE DEALER STATED CAR NEEDED NEW WATER TO WORK .I HAVE PUT INTO A COMPLAINT WITH BMW DEALER IN TOWSON AND CONTINUE TO RUN INTO DEAD END. I JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM MVA STATING THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS SINCE MAY 2018 ABOUT THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION(PVC) VALUE HEATER? I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER TO REPAIR THESE ISSUES AND THAT INFORMED ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAST FOR DIAGNOSIS FEES ETC.
Mileage: 1
20180223UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILS TO FULLY ENGAGE.
Mileage: 136,500
20150121STEERING
THE CAR DIED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, LEAVING ME STRANDED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND NOTHING ELSE OCCURS. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AND DURING THESE WINTER MONTHS IS A SAFETY CONCERN NOT ONLY FOR MY OWN CHILDREN'S SAFETY BUT ALSO MINE. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT, THE SAME OCCURRED BEFORE, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW A COMPLAINT COULD BE FILED. THEREFORE, I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST FOR IT TO BE INVESTIGATED PERHAPS NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A "RECALL". I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 146,000
20150121ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CAR DIED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, LEAVING ME STRANDED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND NOTHING ELSE OCCURS. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AND DURING THESE WINTER MONTHS IS A SAFETY CONCERN NOT ONLY FOR MY OWN CHILDREN'S SAFETY BUT ALSO MINE. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT, THE SAME OCCURRED BEFORE, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW A COMPLAINT COULD BE FILED. THEREFORE, I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST FOR IT TO BE INVESTIGATED PERHAPS NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A "RECALL". I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 146,000
20150105CrashSERVICE BRAKES
ACTUALLY, AFTER THE LIGHT SIGNAL BECAME GREEN LIGHT THEN I MOVED AND EVERY CAR MOVING NORMALLY I TOOK THE LEFT LANE THEN SUDDENLY I SAW A LAND CRUISER STOPPED ON MY LANE , I DON'T HAVE ANY OPTION SO I TREADED THE BRAKE ONE LONG TREAD , BUT UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S DIDN'T HELP BECAUSE MY CAR SLIPPED UNDER THE LAND CRUISER !! *TR
Mileage: 115,000
20150105CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY
ACTUALLY, AFTER THE LIGHT SIGNAL BECAME GREEN LIGHT THEN I MOVED AND EVERY CAR MOVING NORMALLY I TOOK THE LEFT LANE THEN SUDDENLY I SAW A LAND CRUISER STOPPED ON MY LANE , I DON'T HAVE ANY OPTION SO I TREADED THE BRAKE ONE LONG TREAD , BUT UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S DIDN'T HELP BECAUSE MY CAR SLIPPED UNDER THE LAND CRUISER !! *TR
Mileage: 115,000
20150105CrashEXTERIOR LIGHTING
ACTUALLY, AFTER THE LIGHT SIGNAL BECAME GREEN LIGHT THEN I MOVED AND EVERY CAR MOVING NORMALLY I TOOK THE LEFT LANE THEN SUDDENLY I SAW A LAND CRUISER STOPPED ON MY LANE , I DON'T HAVE ANY OPTION SO I TREADED THE BRAKE ONE LONG TREAD , BUT UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S DIDN'T HELP BECAUSE MY CAR SLIPPED UNDER THE LAND CRUISER !! *TR
Mileage: 115,000
20120716ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE INCIDENT LISTED PERTAINS TO THE REMOTE CONTROL THAT FAILED TO FUNCTION IN ENTIRETY. I COULD NOT OPEN ANY OF THE DOORS FROM THE OUTSIDE. AFTER ENTERING THE CAR WITH THE KEY, NOTHING IN THE CAR WOULD FUNCTION. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHICH WAS CLOSED. TOWING A BMW IS A FORMIDABLE TASK. THE DEALER COULD NOT ASCERTAIN THE CAUSE BUT CHANGING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS RECOMMENDED AND THAT SEEMINGLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, ON 7/14,2012, THE REMOTE WOULD NOT OPEN ANY OF THE DOORS FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUT. ONLY THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR COULD BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. TODAY, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM AND UNRELATED TO THE PREVIOUS FAILURE. THE RECOMMENDATION WAS TO REPLACE THE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AS IT WAS THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS SUCH AS THESE HAVE BEEN REPORTED, BUT BMW WAS NOT REQUIRED TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF AFFECTED CARS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS. BOTH ARE SAFETY RELATED AS THERE IS NO
Mileage: 42,500
20090226POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW 120I AUTO WAS BOUGHT IN 2007/11. AFTER A FEW MONTHS 'ENGINE MALFUNCTION, REDUCE POWER' MESSAGE CAME UP. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THE VALVETRONIC WAS REPLACED. SINCE THEN, AT RANDOM OCCURRENCES, THE CAR FAILS TO PRODUCE FULL POWER ON ACCELERATION - ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING AWAY FROM JUNCTIONS. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT UP AGAIN. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FAULT AS VEHICLE WILL STAGGER IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND BMW STILL CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM - ALL THEY DO IS RESTART/REPROGRAM THE CAR'S COMPUTER. *TR
Mileage: 4,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 BMW 1 SERIES have?▼
The 2007 BMW 1 SERIES has 9 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 1 SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 BMW 1 SERIES is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2007 BMW 1 SERIES safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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