Model year guide

2009 BMW 1 Series

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 BMW 1 Series is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 38 on record.

2009 BMW 1 Series — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 BMW 1 Series at a glance

Safety recalls2
Typical price$13,259

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

2009 BMW 1 Series recalls 2

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.

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 2009 BMW 1 Series worth?

Low
$10,200
Typical price
$13,259
High
$17,250

From 38 comparable 2009 BMW 1 Series listings.

2009 BMW 1 Series trims & engines on record

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

2009 BMW 1 Series vehicles on record

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2009 BMW 1 Series — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW 1 Series have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 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 2009 BMW 1 Series worth?

Comparable 2009 BMW 1 Series listings run roughly $10,200–$17,250, typically around $13,259 (from 38 vehicles).

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