2022 BMW X1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 BMW X1
The 2022 BMW X1 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 BMW X1
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2022 BMW X1, potentially affecting up to 15,808 vehicles.
Recall 23V079000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 15,803 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Consequence: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 22V513000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 BMW X1
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Check engine light continuously goes on and off. As a result, had car diagnostic tested which resulted in the following $966.79 repairs: -remove & replace evaporative emissions system leak detection unit using the following parts: -vapor canister purge valve -fuel vapor detection pump w/ ventilation line leak diagnostic pump. Engine light stayed off for almost 2 months. Now engine light is back on. There is a recall for my model and year car 2022 x1, but my vin# is NOT indicated in recall: Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. This recall should be broader and include all 2022 x1s. If my car were covered under recall, I don't believe that I would be having engine light issues.
Safety Rating for the 2022 BMW X1
The 2022 BMW X1 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 BMW X1
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 BMW X1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B660625 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
In rare occasions the “Active Cruise Control” is deactivated automatically while driving, and a white CheckControl Message (number 914) appears “Limited Driver Assistance”. In addition, the following fault codes are generated: 030845 - Cruise control with brake function not available 030847 - Active Cruise Control function not available This symptom...
B410523 — STRUCTURE
Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle.
B410523 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle.
B511923 — STRUCTURE
When opening the front door(s), a âÃÂÃÂclackingâÃÂàsound is heard.
B511923 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
When opening the front door(s), a âÃÂÃÂclackingâÃÂàsound is heard.
B630623 — STRUCTURE
Contact between the headlamp housing and the front fender can occur, causing paint abrasion.
B510323 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
While driving on rough roads, a knocking sound can be heard coming from top of the instrument panel (aka dashboard) in the bulkhead area.
B520723 — SEATS
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.
B660523 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B630123 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 right.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 BMW X1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X1
- 2017 BMW X1 — 206 complaints
- 2018 BMW X1 — 75 complaints
- 2019 BMW X1 — 16 complaints
- 2020 BMW X1 — 18 complaints
- 2021 BMW X1 — 10 complaints
- 2022 BMW X1 (current)
- 2023 BMW X1 — 110 complaints
- 2024 BMW X1 — 42 complaints
- 2025 BMW X1 — 15 complaints
- 2026 BMW X1 — 0 complaints