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2011 BMW 1 Series

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 157,796 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V707000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Seat belts

The insulation around the pre-tensioner could ignite.

In a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the front pre-tensioner and load-limiter occurs.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 31,935 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V254000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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