KnownCarProblems2015 BMW X1 SAV Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV, most often about the air bags (69% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about X1 SAV model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2015 BMW X1 SAV problems
Air bags
29 complaints · 69%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles.
Takata recall. BMW did not make me aware of this dangerous airbag recall. I was in the process of transferring my lease to another willing party when BMW notified me of the recall issue and blocked the lease transfer which they had previously agreed to. They also will not let me purchase the vehicle. Both these issues…
Airbag recall from early 2016 and still don't have a replacement. We are on the waiting list per the dealership but our replacement is still months out.
Engine
5 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles.
At around 8000 miles the car would hesitate upon hard acceleration, (merging into traffic) the car became unpredictable, sometimes it would preform as designed other times it would put me in a dangerous situation. I took the car in for service and advised them of the problem, I was told that they are aware of the…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW x1. While driving approximately 52 MPH on a slight incline, the instrument panel illuminated. The contact noticed dark smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact exited the vehicle. The contact was immediately alerted by someone that the…
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%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…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 7%Vehicle was being driven on freeway in light traffic, when sunroof spontaneously shattered. See picture at: http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18227219#post18227219
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 BMW X1 SAV recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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, free of charge. The recall began march 14, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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 temperature cycling.
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.
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
Questions about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X1 SAV?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (29 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles); engine (5 complaints, typically around 8,500 miles); brakes (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X1 SAV have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 14, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the BMW X1 SAV?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about X1 SAV model year since 2000, with 42 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.