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BMW X1

All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability

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BMW X1 Reliability Overview

The BMW X1 has been produced from 2012 to 2026. Over 15 model years, NHTSA has received 910 complaints and issued 35 recall campaigns for this model.

Most Problematic Year
2017 BMW X1
206 complaints
Most Reliable Year
2026 BMW X1
0 complaints
15
Model Years
910
Complaints
35
Recalls
2012–2026
Year Range

Complaints by Model Year

2026 BMW X1
Complaints: 0 Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
2025 BMW X1
Complaints: 15 Recalls: 3
★★★★☆ Top Issue: electrical-system
2024 BMW X1
Complaints: 42 Recalls: 2
★★★★☆ Top Issue: electronic-stability-control-esc
2023 BMW X1
Complaints: 110 Recalls: 5
★★★★☆ Top Issue: electronic-stability-control-esc
2022 BMW X1
Complaints: 1 Recalls: 2
★★★★★ Top Issue: engine
2021 BMW X1
Complaints: 10 Recalls: 1
★★★★★ Top Issue: air-bags
2020 BMW X1
Complaints: 18 Recalls: 1
★★★★★ Top Issue: engine
2019 BMW X1
Complaints: 16 Recalls: 3
★★★★★ Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 BMW X1
Complaints: 75 Recalls: 4
★★★★★ Top Issue: structurebody
2017 BMW X1
Complaints: 206 Recalls: 2
No rating Top Issue: power-train
2016 BMW X1
Complaints: 186 Recalls: 3
No rating Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2015 BMW X1
Complaints: 86 Recalls: 2
No rating Top Issue: electrical-system
2014 BMW X1
Complaints: 88 Recalls: 2
No rating Top Issue: electrical-system
2013 BMW X1
Complaints: 57 Recalls: 2
No rating Top Issue: electrical-system
2012 BMW X1
Complaints: 0 Recalls: 1
No rating

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