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2008 BMW 1

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022095 · manufacturer campaign 11 80 22RC

2 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008–2013 · 3 2006–2013 · 5 2006–2010 · X 3 2007–2010 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat. Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017-470 and 2019-170. Only vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K engine require this repair.

Why it matters

An overheated engine PCV valve heater could create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a wire harness repair kit. BMW recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.

98,111 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019384

7 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connector for the blower motor regulator may corrode. If this happens, the wiring could overheat and melt. Potential warnings include a blower motor that does not work, a burning smell, or smoke in the cabin.

Why it matters

Wiring that overheats could create a risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the blower regulator wiring harness. Other components will be inspected for damage, and replaced as necessary.

8,457 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017470

28 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008–2011 · 3 2007–2011 · 5 2007–2011 · X 3 2007–2011 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater.

79,616 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016142 · manufacturer campaign 72 80 16RC

31 March 2016

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008–2013 · 3 2006–2013 · X 1 2012–2015 · X 3 2007–2010 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator or air bag module, depending on the vehicle model.

104,151 vehicles affected in CanadaCarRecalls Audit

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2013048

7 February 2013

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008–2012 · 3 2007–2011 · X 1 2012 · Z 4 2009–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box could fail while the vehicle is being driven. This could interrupt the vehicle’s electrical system, resulting in engine stalling, loss of vehicle propulsion and a loss of function of various vehicle systems, such as lights. A loss of vehicle propulsion and electrical vehicle systems, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector with an updated version.

65,685 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2010196 · manufacturer campaign 518110RC

10 June 2010

Transport Canada lists: 1 2007–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sound insulation in the "B" pillar (around the seatbelt pre-tensioner) may ignite during a crash severe enough to deploy the pre-tensioner. This could result in additional property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front upper seatbelt and repair the "B" pillar sound insulation on both driver and passenger sides.

6,399 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2009205

8 July 2009

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008 · 3 2008

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, incorrect crimp connectors may have been used during vehicle assembly on the side airbag and belt tensioner wiring. As a result, sufficient contact between the crimp connectors and the corresponding plug may not occur. As such, the airbag and/or seatbelt tensioner may not deploy during a vehicle crash where deployment would be warranted, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death to front seat occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wiring harness for the front side airbags and seatbelt tensioners.

160 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2008 BMW 1 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2008 BMW 1. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.