BMW X1 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the BMW X1 has 20 recall campaigns and 678 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2016, 2017, 2023.

20recalls
678complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2023 Bmw X1
Photo: 2023 Bmw X1 by AutobildEs, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202621101
2025317310
2024330301
2023671200
202221000
2021111404
2020113113
2019313103
2018460626
201721563010
20163159114
2015252040
2014255120
2013239311
201210000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the BMW X1?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 (159), 2017 (156), 2023 (71) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.