KnownCarProblems2013 BMW X1 SAV Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, most often about the air bags (50% of complaints). It is the most complained-about X1 SAV model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 BMW X1 SAV problems
Air bags
32 complaints · 50%Parts named most often: frontal, air bag/restraint control module.
I am losing $3000 on the value of this car as a trade in because the recall was not handled in a time-efficient manner. This is unacceptable.
Recall notice for driver side airbag in 2016. Letter from BMW indicating final remedy available for replacement of airbag. Called BMW of fairfax service center 10/12/17 and told they would have to order the part and it would take 4-8 weeks to arrive. The letter says to do this asap but 4-8 wks before I can even…
Electrical
10 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles.
I was driving and the nys thurway and my car shut down because I found that my ground cable to the battery rusted or rotted then broke because there was no cover around the cable protecting it from the weather. It connects from the battery to the bottom of the car where the snow and rain get to it. Every car I have…
My got hit on the drive side door breaking the side view mirror. Took the car to the body shop and I went to pick up my car, the car didn't start as if no electrical power, no power at all, they jump start my car and I brought the car home, the next day no electrical power again, I called the shop where I got my dent…
Engine
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles.
Electric water pump and thermostat failure at 51,600 miles. Engine/rad fan began to cycle erratically; would not blow hot air to heat inside cabin, and got a system message display warning of car over-heating and to pull over.
We were driving along the northern state parkway when all the vehicles indicator lights began flashing, the speed and RPM needle stopped working, the check engine light came on, the navigation eventually blacked out, and the car lost power while driving. As we drifted toward the side of the road, the car turned on…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
The brakes power assist failed while approaching a stop sign in a low speed residential area. Brakes required more effort but they did eventually grab, although not before momentum carried the vehicle partially into cross-traffic. An alert driver sounded his/her horn and swerved slightly to avoid me. To date this was…
Driving on 95 northbound in miami. Car in front of me slammed on brakes. I was far away from her rear end (2 car distance) to have enough time to brake. When I slammed on my brakes the car kept moving. I slammed into the back of her car. The airbags also did not go off.
Transmission
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
'transmission failure' warning error occurs when auto stop start (ass) mode enabled causing transmission to fail ; car requires restart which is extremely hazardous in normal driving conditions. BMW appears uncertain of how to resolve issue. 53k miles with all required service completed on vehicle to-date. Car will…
While starting the car from the parking, check engine light flashed and car went into limp mode. I can't drive more than 30 MPH. Upon inspecting, flex disc (guibo)/read driveshaft, rear beginning to crack. Service center mentioned that if the driveshaft is broken while in motion, it might cause a serious safety issue…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 6%Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Since I purchased the vehicle, I complained to BMW about a filmy fog collecting inside thr windshield of the vehicle. You could thoroughly clean the windshield, and within 2-3 days, the film would return. This would cause difficulty seeing through thr windshield, especially at dusk and dawn. I cleaned my windshield…
The contact owns a 2013 BMW x1. While pulling out of the garage, the sun roof spontaneously shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to BMW of morristown (111 ridgedale ave, morristown, nj) where it was confirmed that the sun roof shattered and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 BMW X1 SAV recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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 428i coupe, and 428i xdrive coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 13v-454.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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].
Full defect summary
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 brake power assistance may fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Loss of power assist braking
Summary
In a letter dated september 26, 2013, bmw group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (my) 2012 through 2014 bmw 3-series, 5-series, x1 sav, x3 sav, and z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA recall 13v-454).according to bmw, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft may result in blocking of the oil supply to the vacuum pump, resulting in improper pump operation and loss of power assist braking.on july 11, 2013, bmw initiated a change to the camshaft geometry that prevented the seal disk from blocking the oil port.bmw has not received any bra
Questions about the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW X1 SAV?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (32 complaints); electrical (10 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 51,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 BMW X1 SAV have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the BMW X1 SAV?
- It is the most complained-about X1 SAV model year since 2000, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.