The 2010 BMW 1 Series has 3 recalls, the most serious being an engine defect where bolts in the variable camshaft timing unit can loosen or break, causing the engine to suddenly stall or drop into reduced power mode while driving.
A seatbelt concern also affects this vehicle: in a crash severe enough to trigger the front seatbelt pretensioner, the insulation around the pretensioner mechanism can ignite, posing a fire risk inside the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
The aluminum bolts securing the variable camshaft timing adjustment housing can loosen and break over time, potentially causing the unit to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four VANOS bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the variable camshaft timing unit can loosen or break, causing the camshaft to misalign. This may trigger reduced engine power or stalling while driving.
What the fix does
BMW will replace the VANOS bolts at a dealership to secure the camshaft timing unit properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In severe crashes, the front safety belt pre-tensioner and load-limiter may deploy unexpectedly, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Install new front safety belt retractor units and modify sound insulation (vehicles through December 2009), or modify sound insulation only (January–May 2010 vehicles). Service is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
