This file gathers the known defects of the BMW X1, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
148 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2013–2021), typically at around 71,000 miles. Reported consequences: 1 crash, 9 fires, 3 injuries.
✓ Mecafile analysis of official data2013–2021View details →
124 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2013–2021), typically at around 28,000 miles. Reported consequences: 23 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries.
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99 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine of this car to NHTSA (model years 2013–2021), typically at around 65,000 miles. Reported consequences: 1 crash, 6 fires.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
NHTSA · United StatesNov 4, 202626V733000Model years 2012–2015View details →
De gasgenerator van de bestuurdersairbag kan bij activering door een aanrijding mogelijk ongecontroleerd tot ontploffing komen als gevolg van veroudering.
rdwOct 29, 2026MGP240272Model years 2016–2017Shown in the original Dutch · translation pendingView details →
Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2. Due to this issue, Remote Services will not function in the vehicle when parked and locked.
NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin11035408Model years 2020View details →
NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin11029016Model years 2015View details →
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).