2015 BMW X1 SAV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
49
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
The 2015 BMW X1 SAV has received a total of 49 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 4 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 (29 complaints), Engine (5 complaints), and Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV, potentially affecting up to 852,880 vehicles.
Recall 19V016000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 12,880 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
49 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1 SAV. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO UNITED BMW (1501 ALPHARETTA HWY, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009, (678) 430-3775), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED: (190801030). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND CHEST INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER THAT WAS A CHILD SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE FOR THE OTHER DRIVERS THAT HAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED 4 MONTHS AGO UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 ( AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
DRIVING ON HWY AT 75 MPH EASTBOUND TOWARDS WICHITA FALLS TX - CALM EVENING, SUDDENLY THE FRONT PANEL OF THE SUNROOF ON THE BMW X1 EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PULLED OVER TO LOOK AT THE REMNANTS, REMAINING GLASS LOOKED LIKE THE EXPLOSION WAS PUSHING THE GLASS OUT FROM THE INSIDE. VERY SCARY ON THE HWY.
MY TIRES ARE WORN OUT PAST ACCEPTABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND YET THE DEALER INSPECTED MY CAR AND PASSED IT AND REGISTERED IT. CHASSIS CORRODED AND WHEELS ROTTING. I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE 14TYH AND DEALER DIDN'T DELIVER IT UNTIL THE 21ST BECAUSE OF APPARENT MISSING TITLE. THE CAR NEEDED SERVICE AND AIR FILTER AND DURING THE SERVICE, THE OTHER (BMW) DEALER FOUND THE ISSUES ATTACHED. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION LISTING A 90 LIMITED WARRANTY AND WAS WONDERING IF THE PURCHASE DEALER OWES ME TO FIX SOME OF THOSE ITEMS, PARTICULARLY TIRES THAT ARE BEYOND SAFE. I ALMOST SKID AND HIT ANOTHER CAR TODAY ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE POOR STATE OF THE TIRES....
MY TIRES ARE WORN OUT PAST ACCEPTABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND YET THE DEALER INSPECTED MY CAR AND PASSED IT AND REGISTERED IT. CHASSIS CORRODED AND WHEELS ROTTING. I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE 14TYH AND DEALER DIDN'T DELIVER IT UNTIL THE 21ST BECAUSE OF APPARENT MISSING TITLE. THE CAR NEEDED SERVICE AND AIR FILTER AND DURING THE SERVICE, THE OTHER (BMW) DEALER FOUND THE ISSUES ATTACHED. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION LISTING A 90 LIMITED WARRANTY AND WAS WONDERING IF THE PURCHASE DEALER OWES ME TO FIX SOME OF THOSE ITEMS, PARTICULARLY TIRES THAT ARE BEYOND SAFE. I ALMOST SKID AND HIT ANOTHER CAR TODAY ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE POOR STATE OF THE TIRES....
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW X1 SAV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B110317 — EQUIPMENT
N20 AND N26 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN: Whining noise from the lower engine area near the engine oil pump that increases frequency when increasing the engine RPM. Wear on the engine oil pump chain drive and timing chain sprockets.
B511915 — STRUCTURE:BODY
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...
B111315 — ENGINE
The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
120714 — ENGINE
Engine Running or Starting Problems Due To Damage to DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The engine may run poorly or no longer start, along with various faults stored in the DME memory. This could be caused by water damage and corrosion to the DME pins and...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 80 complaints
- 2014 BMW X1 SAV — 73 complaints
- 2015 BMW X1 SAV (current)
- 2016 BMW X1 SAV — 8 complaints
- 2017 BMW X1 SAV — 11 complaints