2008 BMW 1 Series Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 1 Series, affecting seat belts. Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Jun 10, 2010
- Owner complaints
- 18
All 2008 BMW 1 Series recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 10V254000Jun 10, 2010Seat Belts31,935 vehicles
Seat belts:front:retractor
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 1-series vehicles. In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.
Risk: The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.
Remedy: Vehicles produced up through december 2009 will receive new front safety belt retractor units and a modification to the sound insulation near the units, while vehicles produced between january 2010 and may 2010 will receive a modification to the sound insulation near the units. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 09V257000Jul 8, 2009Seat Belts2,350 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Bmw is recalling 2,350 my 2008 1-series and 3- series passenger cars. Incorrect crimp connectors may have been used on the side air bag and belt tensioner wiring. As a result sufficient contact between the crimp connectors and the corresponding plug may not occur which could lead to an increase in the electrical resistance of that connection.
Risk: If that happened, it would be possible for the side air bag and/or the safety belt tensioner not to deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Bmw will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2009. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services toll-free at 1-800-525-7417.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 1 Series have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW 1 Series, covering seat belts.
- Are 2008 BMW 1 Series recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2008 BMW 1 Series?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 10V254000, reported Jun 10, 2010, concerning the seat belts.