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BMW X1
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
840
Active records
Recalls
27
Active records
TSBs
510
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
41
Crashes
37
Fires
17
Top reported issues — BMW X1
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2021 BMW X1
Filed Aug 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the navigation screen was glitching and became inoperable. The service message was displayed. There was a red triangle with an exclamation mark displayed. The vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that the failure was caused by a failure with the grounding cable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…
2025 BMW X1
Filed Aug 6, 2026
Purchased a 2025 BMW X1 used in June of 2025; car's steering has had slight, persistent thump during low speed return to center since purchase. Dealership has made multiple repair attempts with tech acknowledging it didn't seem right. None of the repairs have resulted in the issue being resolved. Latest return to dealership in late June resulted in inquiry with the local field tech, who simply compared my vehicle with another of the same model and claimed that it was the same on the new…
2020 BMW X1
Filed Jul 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 10 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. During the failure, the messages, Chassis Stabilization: Drive Moderately, Collision Warning System Malfunction, Pedestrian Warning Reduced, and Drivetrain: Continued Driving Possible were displayed. The vehicle was pulled over into a remote emergency lane and driven 10 miles to an exit. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it…
2013 BMW X1
Filed Jul 25, 2026
I'm not sure If I need to report BMW for declining to repair a recall known as 24V-608. I went to my local BMW dealership Valley Auto World BMW In Fayetteville, NC. The first time we went they said they put a cover over the wiring connector for oil or water dripping from the PCV hose. When we went their were no engine codes and a week after they perform the inspection I got engine codes regarding the water pump codes are U0079 - U019F. I got this when It was at night. The following morning I…
2017 BMW X1
Filed Jul 24, 2026
The BMX1 overheated while parked and on with no warning of any levels being low or any obvious issues for it to overheat. I just saw the starter and overheated recall which led me to check my suv.
2025 BMW X1
Filed Jul 21, 2026
My Vehicle started having grinding front brakes at about 12,000 miles. Front brake rotors have already grooves developing. I took it to Manhasset BMW service, my brakes were not checked properly, wheels not even removed to see if any calipers issue causing the grinding sounder pads wearing out prematurely. This is not normal wearing issue, it's a serious problem with brakes. Recently, BMW recalled for integrated brakes problem but BMW rep. told me that my vehicle has no recall on record. It's…
2018 BMW X1
Filed Jun 30, 2026
On May 20, 2026 We were in Mt Dora, FL We were approaching a red light. Cars were stopped in front of us and cars were beside me and behind me. As I slowed down the car just stalled out. It completely turned off while I was in drive. I immediately tried to start it. Then I put my foot on the brake and put it in park and turned on my hazard lights. I waited about 3 minutes and started it up. It was so scary because we could have been hit from behind.
2025 BMW X1
Filed Jun 26, 2026
AFTER BEING PARKED OUT I THE SUN, AT ABOUT NOON, STARTED CAR AND DROVE FROM PARING LOT CAR RESPNSE TO TROTLE INPUTS ERATTIC AND HARD TO JUDGE FOUND A PLACE TO SAFELY PARK, REBOOTED CAR COMPUTER, AND THEN WAS ALE TO DRIVE HOME (145 MILES) CRUISE CONTROLL DID NOT WORK. WHEN HOME, CALLED BMW, REQUESTED THEY REPAIR car so that it is safe to drive,. Thry have had car since then. Don't feel it safe to drive til BMW declairs it repaired.
2025 BMW X1
Filed Jun 26, 2026
wHILE PARKING TOUCHED THROTTLE, CAR RAPIDLY ACCILERATED AND PLUNGED TRHOUGH REAR WALL OF GARAGED
2025 BMW X1
Filed Jun 21, 2026
Since November 2025, my 2025 BMW X1 has repeatedly lost propulsion while I was driving, typically after the dashboard screens suddenly crash and reboot. When this happens, the vehicle stops responding to the accelerator, displays the wrong gear, or requires me to shut it completely off in traffic before it will move again. The vehicle has been in the shop for more than 130 days, and there have been seven documented incidents, several supported by photos and videos showing the failures as they…