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BMW X1

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

838

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

510

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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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Reporting mechanism

257

Operating state

166

Condition issue

156

Safety restraint issue

72

Thermal issue

61

Access/entry issue

49

Braking behavior

49

Engine behavior

49

Driver assistance issue

48

Performance issue

41

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

40

Fluid issue

33

Noise

32

Safety restraint behavior

22

Smell

21

Electrical issue

20

Vibration/harshness

15

Starting behavior

11

Infotainment behavior

10

Steering behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

8

Lighting behavior

5

Ride/handling behavior

5

HVAC behavior

4

Recent change

4

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

2018 BMW X1

Filed Jun 17, 2026


• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I have a 2018 BMW X1 that has about 60,000 miles on it. So far, I have had to have the windshield replaced four times due to pebbles hitting and cracking the windshield when on the highway. This never used to be the case in older BMWs that I have had in the past. Pebbles would never crack windshields. I know many other friends and family members that have had the same issue. Although insurance…

2023 BMW X1

Filed Jun 9, 2026


In November 2025, I was driving an errand on city streets in a neighborhood. Speed was approximately 30-35MPH. Two lane road. There were no hazards in the road and while I was descending down a hill, my forward collision/emergency braking system activating, causing my vehicle to come to a complete and full stop from road speed. This had happened several other times when reversing out of parking spots into traffic or driving position but since the speed was slow and I do have cross…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.