KnownCarProblemsBMW X1 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 673 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW X1 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2016, 2017, 2023. The most common problem overall: other or unspecified.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW X1 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 X1 | 30 | Brakes | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 X1 | 70 | Brakes | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 X1 | 59 | Body and structure | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 X1 | 156 | Transmission | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 X1 | 159 | Other or unspecified | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 X1 | 52 | Engine | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 X1 | 55 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 X1 | 38 | Engine | 2 | 2 |
24 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW X1
- What years of the BMW X1 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2016 (159), 2017 (156), 2023 (70).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW X1?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the other or unspecified (153), engine (127), electrical (122).
- Which BMW X1 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (1), 2021 (9), 2019 (13). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.