NHTSA Complaint #11540519 — 2018 BMW X1 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540519
Vehicle	2018 BMW X1
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 12, 2023
Date Filed	August 24, 2023
Mileage	63,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered significantly upon depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the evaporative emission control circuit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Related Complaints for the 2018 BMW X1

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11604840 — July 26, 2024 — There is an issue with the X1 series of BMWs where the system shuts down after a cold start. This car displays alerts...

#11575026 — March 2, 2024 — Car does not idle when first starts. Shifting into reverse causes car to nearly stall. To avoid this, I have to touch...

#11572818 — February 19, 2024 — Car began to make a loud humming noise from the engine compartment and the car went stiff. The check engine light cam...

Recent Complaints for the 2018 BMW X1

#11711587 — STEERING — January 17, 2026 — While driving my vehicle at normal highway and city speeds, I noticed a serious steering issue where the steering whe...

#11711587 — SUSPENSION — January 17, 2026 — While driving my vehicle at normal highway and city speeds, I noticed a serious steering issue where the steering whe...

#11711587 — WHEELS — January 17, 2026 — While driving my vehicle at normal highway and city speeds, I noticed a serious steering issue where the steering whe...

#11705146 — STEERING — December 15, 2025 — In November I noticed a noise when steering. I took my suv to the mechanic shop and they located the following recall...

#11672642 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — July 11, 2025 — On the evening of July 10, 2025, while driving a 2018 BMW X1, I experienced a sudden cascade of dashboard alerts, inc...