BMW
1 Series
BMW 1 Series: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeBMW
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2008–2014
New registrations (EU)2000–2002, 2004–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
BMW 1 Series (F70)2024–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F70 |
| Production | July 2024 – present |
| Model years | 2025–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive) |
| Platform | BMW UKL2 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L B38 turbo I3 1.5 L B38 turbo I3 mild hybrid 2.0 L B48 turbo I4 Diesel 2.0 L B47 turbo I4 2.0 L B47 turbo I4 mild hybrid |
| Electric motor | 48V power booster (MHEV) |
| Transmissions | 7-speed Steptronic automatic Getrag/Magna 7DCT300 |
| Drivetrain | Mild Hybrid (MHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,425–1,550 kg |
| Class | Subcompact executive car |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant) |
| Designer | José Casas, Jae-heon Lee, Ted Lee (exterior) Julius Laurien (interior) |
BMW 1 Series (F40)2019–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F40 |
| Production | July 2019 – 2024 |
| Model years | 2020–2024 |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive) |
| Platform | BMW UKL2 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L B38 I3 turbo 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo Diesel 1.5 L B37 I3 turbo 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Getrag manual 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic 7-speed Getrag / Magna 7DCT300 M-DCT dual-clutch |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,319 mm |
| Width | 1,799 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,290–1,525 kg |
| Class | Subcompact executive car |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant); Regensburg |
| Designer | Sebastian Simm |
BMW 1 Series (F52)2017–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F52 |
| Production | 2017–2023 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | BMW UKL2 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L B38 I3 turbo 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed DCT (Magna 7DCT300) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,456 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm |
| Class | Subcompact executive car |
| Assembly | China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA) |
| Designer | Anne Forschner |
BMW 1 Series (F20)2011–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F20 (5-door hatchback) / F21 (3-door hatchback) |
| Production | September 2011 – May 2019 |
| Model years | 2012–2019 |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive) |
| Platform | BMW L7 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L B38 I3 1.6-2.0 L N13/N20/B48 I4 3.0 L N55/B58 I6 Diesel 1.5 L B37 I3 1.6-2.0 L N47/B47 I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 8-speed ZF 8HP 45 transmission automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 4,324 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,421 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,360–1,590 kg |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant); Regensburg Brazil: Araquari India: Chennai (BMW India) Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand) Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom) |
| Designer | Nicolas Huet Calvin Luk (facelift) |
BMW 1 Series (E87)2004–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | E81 (3-door hatchback) / E82 (coupe) / E87 (5-door hatchback) / E88 (convertible) |
| Production | 2004–2013 |
| Model years | 2005–2011 (up to 2013 for coupe and convertible) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | BMW L2 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6-2.0 L N43/N45/N46 I4 3.0 L N52 I6 3.0 L N54/N55 I6 turbo Diesel 2.0 L M47/N47 I4 turbo-diesel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Manual 6-speed Manual 6-speed ZF 6HP Automatic 6-speed GM 6L45 automatic 7-speed Magna 7DCI600 M-DCT dual-clutch |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Length | 4,227–4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,748–1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,420–1,430 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,245–1,540 kg |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig; Regensburg |
| Designer | Peter Gabath, Marc Michael Markefka (E82) Chris Chapman (E87) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2011–2012 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2008–2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2011–2012 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1499 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1500 kg | 121–127 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2025 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1425–1505 kg | 124–149 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2019, 2021–2024 | Petrol | 1499 cm³ | 80 kW (109 PS) | 1380–1415 kg | 130–166 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2024 | Petrol | 1499 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1375–1395 kg | 130–173 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 131 kW (178 PS) | 1465 kg | 139–149 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2024 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 1600 kg | 168–184 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2024 | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1395–1460 kg | 119–148 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2024 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1450–1590 kg | 132–164 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Petrol | 1499 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1365–1395 kg | 136–147 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1445–1455 kg | 172–176 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2019 | Petrol | 2998 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 1525–1615 kg | 199–214 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2015 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 75 kW (102 PS) | 1360–1375 kg | 127–132 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1365–1395 kg | 125–133 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 125 kW (170 PS) | 1370–1395 kg | 129–137 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Petrol | 2979 cm³ | 235 kW (320 PS) | 1500–1595 kg | 175–188 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 70 kW (95 PS) | 1385–1395 kg | 109–112 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1385–1395 kg | 99 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1380–1425 kg | 109–129 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1395–1490 kg | 109–121 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1420–1505 kg | 110–126 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2012 | Petrol | 1995 cm³ | – | 1330–1495 kg | 143–154 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2008–2013 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 48 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227–283 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,209–2,435 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,496–1,995 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 75–140 kW (102–190 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,330–1,590 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,660–2,690 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008–2014 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2002, 2004–2026 |