Model year guide

2008 BMW 1 Series

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 BMW 1 Series is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 63 on record.

2008 BMW 1 Series — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 BMW 1 Series at a glance

Safety recalls3
Typical price$12,837

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2008 BMW 1 Series recalls 3

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #10V254000 · 10/06/2010

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.

Fix: 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 B…

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan NHTSA Campaign #12E029000 · 10/08/2012

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor o…

Fix: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #09V257000 · 08/07/2009

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

What's a 2008 BMW 1 Series worth?

Low
$9,400
Typical price
$12,837
High
$16,200

From 60 comparable 2008 BMW 1 Series listings.

2008 BMW 1 Series trims & engines on record

Trims
135i · 128i
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 300 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 230 hp

2008 BMW 1 Series vehicles on record

Other BMW 1 Series model years

2008 BMW 1 Series — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 1 Series have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 BMW 1 Series. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

How much is a 2008 BMW 1 Series worth?

Comparable 2008 BMW 1 Series listings run roughly $9,400–$16,200, typically around $12,837 (from 60 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.