BMW X1 complaints by model year
848 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 70 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 59 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 164 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 163 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 94 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 114 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| 2013 | 102 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 57 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 52 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 25 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
BMW X1 recalls (27)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one X1 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2023, 2024 | — |
| 25V717000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Damaged Seat Belt Retractor | 2026 | 94.1% |
| 25V616000 | Sep 17, 2025 | Damaged Seat Belt Retractor | 2025, 2026 | 91.7% |
| 24V829000 | Nov 4, 2024 | Insufficient Strength in B-Pillar Structure | 2025 | 100% |
| 24V739000 | Oct 2, 2024 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2023 | 95.7% |
| 24V697000 | Sep 18, 2024 | Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail | 2023, 2024 | 98.1% |
| 24V608000 | Aug 13, 2024 | Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit | 2012–2015 | 38.8% |
| 24V104000 | Feb 12, 2024 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 91.5% |
| 23V260000 | Apr 12, 2023 | Second-Row Seat Belts May Malfunction | 2023 | 98.6% |
| 23V079000 | Feb 14, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended | 2022, 2023 | 99.3% |
| 22V513000 | Jul 20, 2022 | Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 98.8% |
| 20V283000 | May 20, 2020 | Air Bags May Not Deploy in Rollover | 2020 | 100% |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 78.2% |
| 19V601000 | Aug 14, 2019 | Steering Gear Tie Rod may Break | 2018, 2019 | 100% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2025 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2024 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2023 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
BMW X1 FAQ
How many recalls has the BMW X1 had?
NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns that cover at least one BMW X1 model year from 2013 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which BMW X1 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (164) and the 2021 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common BMW X1 problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, power train, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the BMW X1 get?
EPA rates the 2026 BMW X1 at 27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.