2013 BMW X1 SAV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
80
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
The 2013 BMW X1 SAV has received a total of 80 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (31 complaints), Electrical System (10 complaints), and Engine (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, potentially affecting up to 1,010,358 vehicles.
Recall 16V071000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 840,000 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 14V627000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 8,988 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW...
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service...
View full details →Recall 14V627000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 8,988 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW...
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service...
View full details →Recall 13V454000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 76,191 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies...
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
View full details →Recall 13V454000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 76,191 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies...
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
80 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2 MONTHS AFTER REPORTING A DEAD/DRAINED BATTERY, IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THE ALARM STARTS WHINING AND THEN THE CAR NEEDS TO BE JUMPED BECAUSE THE BATTERY IS DEAD. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN OCCURRED, AND IS DRIVEN DAILY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, BUT CAN SIT FOR A FEW DAYS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS.
STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL FROM VENTS THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY WHEN RECIRCULATING THE AIR AND I SUSPECT IT IS NOT COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE ENGINE BAY B. THIS ISSUE IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE SYMPTOMS DOCUMENTED IN SAFETY RECALL 17V-676 ' BLOWER MOTOR WIRING ' 2006-2011 BMW 3 SERIES
BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER WITH A NEW BATTERY. BATTERY DIED 5 DAYS LATER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NOTHING WORKED ON CAR. HAD TO JUMP IT. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC TO BUY A DIFFERENT BATTERY. THAT NEW BATTERY DIED 6 DAYS LATER. NOTHING WORKED ON CAR. HAD TO JUMP IT. APPARENTLY FROM MY RESEARCH, THIS MODEL HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE AND ALSO WITH PARASITIC COMPONENTS CONSTANTLY DRAINING THE BATTERY. IT SHOULDN'T COST ME $$$ TO HAVE A MECHANIC DIAGNOSE AND RE-PROGRAM CAR COMPUTER, AS WELL AS PURCHASE NEW BATTERIES.
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF AND SEATBELT LIGHT ALWAYS ON WHILE DRIVING TWO DAYS AFTER RECALL FOR DRIVER AIRBAG WAS DONE THIS ISSUE STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP PERSON TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS ARE STEADY TO FIX THE PROBLEM , SOMETHING ABOUT A SENSOR OR WEIGHT MAT.
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF AND SEATBELT LIGHT ALWAYS ON WHILE DRIVING TWO DAYS AFTER RECALL FOR DRIVER AIRBAG WAS DONE THIS ISSUE STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP PERSON TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS ARE STEADY TO FIX THE PROBLEM , SOMETHING ABOUT A SENSOR OR WEIGHT MAT.
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW X1 SAV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B110221 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
B511915 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Water Leak in the Right Rear Luggage Compartment Area. Water leaks into the right rear luggage compartment area and can damage any control modules located there (for example Park Distance Control PDC). Various Check Control Messages may also be displayed. CAUSE Water leaks through the seal in fuel filler cover...
SIB-12-07-14 — ENGINE
BMW: ENGINE RUNS POORLY OR NO LONGER STARTS AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO WATER CORROSION AND DAMAGE TO DME HARNESS CONNECTORS AND PINS. MODEL 2014 E84 (X1). *PE
120514 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
N20/N26: Engine Fails to Run on Repeated Cold Start. The engine turns over but does not start on a repeat cold-starting attempt. For example, on the first cold start the engine may start normally, but if shut off right away, the engine may then fail to start and remain running...
SIB-12-15-13 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VEHICLE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. FAULT CODE MAY NOT CLEAR FROM DME FAULT MEMORY. *KB UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB UPDATED 2/21/2014 *JS UPDATED 3/11/14. *PE
653009 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Enabling Code FSC/SWT - Enabling the Navigation System Map at QC1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check. INFORMATION New vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must be enabled via an enable code (FSC). This process is part of...
SIB-12-05-13 — ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP FLASHES OR EML LIGHT FLASHERS WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE TO REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. MODELS 2013 E82, 84, 88, 89, 92, 93, F01, 02, 06, 07, 10, 12, 13, 30, 31. *PE
SIB-12-05-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP FLASHES OR EML LIGHT FLASHERS WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE TO REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. MODELS 2013 E82, 84, 88, 89, 92, 93, F01, 02, 06, 07, 10, 12, 13, 30, 31. *PE
SIB-34-06-12 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
510613 — VISIBILITY
Driver's Door Mirror Adjustment Range Not Sufficient. The driver's door mirror inward travel is not sufficient. CAUSE The mirror glass carrier inward bump stop is too high and limits the inward travel.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X1 SAV
- 2012 BMW X1 SAV — 0 complaints
- 2013 BMW X1 SAV (current)
- 2014 BMW X1 SAV — 73 complaints
- 2015 BMW X1 SAV — 49 complaints
- 2016 BMW X1 SAV — 8 complaints
- 2017 BMW X1 SAV — 11 complaints