Are airbags a common complaint on the 2011 BMW 1 Series?

Yes. Airbags make up 15 of the 33 total complaints filed for this model year, or 45% of all complaints.

Is there a recall related to the airbag complaints?

The complaints reference the Takata airbag recall (campaign 16v071000), though the structured related_recalls data for this listing shows none formally linked.

Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these airbag complaints for the 2011 model year.

At what mileage did airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases was 59,000 miles.

What did owners complain about most regarding the airbag recall?

Most complaints describe long delays getting Takata recall replacement parts, with some owners waiting more than a year for a dealer to complete the repair.

2011 BMW 1 Series Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 15 of 33 complaints (45%) on the 2011 BMW 1 Series, almost all tied to the Takata driver airbag recall. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, but owners describe long delays getting replacement parts.

Airbags complaints: 15; 45% of 33 complaints
All complaints this year: 33
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving Takata airbag recall notices (campaign 16v071000) but facing long waits, sometimes over a year, for replacement parts to become available.
Multiple owners say dealers repeatedly told them parts were on backorder with no completion date, leaving them uneasy about driving with passengers.
One owner reported the airbag control module was replaced at their own expense and was told by the dealer it fell outside the recall.
One owner at 58,000 miles reported a passenger restraint malfunction that left the passenger airbag inoperative.
Owners describe frustration with customer service, citing repeated calls to BMW and dealers with no updates on recall repair timing.

When 2011 BMW 1 Series airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2016, latest May 1, 2019.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to May 2019; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 BMW 1 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by 1 Series model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20053 (100%)
20061 (20%)
20070 (0%)
20086 (33%)
20097 (39%)
20104 (50%)
201115 (45%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are airbags a common complaint on the 2011 BMW 1 Series?: Yes. Airbags make up 15 of the 33 total complaints filed for this model year, or 45% of all complaints.
Is there a recall related to the airbag complaints?: The complaints reference the Takata airbag recall (campaign 16v071000), though the structured related_recalls data for this listing shows none formally linked.
Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these airbag complaints for the 2011 model year.
At what mileage did airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases was 59,000 miles.
What did owners complain about most regarding the airbag recall?: Most complaints describe long delays getting Takata recall replacement parts, with some owners waiting more than a year for a dealer to complete the repair.