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BMW, 1 Series, F20/F21 Common Issues

1. Rough idle

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Idle speed fluctuations, engine stalling


2. Oil leaks from valve cover gasket

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Blue oil spots on ground, oil consumption increase


3. Faulty oxygen sensor (O2)

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $250

Symptoms:

Check Engine Light on, decreased fuel efficiency


4. Engine knocking or pinging

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

Unusual engine noises, decreased performance


5. Transmission slipping

Occurrence: 22%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Slipping between gears, unusual transmission noises


6. Faulty DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

System malfunction lights on, loss of stability control features


7. Air suspension system leaks

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Unusual noises from air suspension, uneven ride height


8. Faulty sunroof or moonroof

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Leaks around sunroof or moonroof, unusual noises when closing/opening


9. Faulty rearview camera

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Image not displayed on screen, connection issues


10. Illuminated dashboard warning lights for battery or alternator

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $500

Symptoms:

Warning lights illuminated, unusual engine noises when starting