KnownCarProblems2017 BMW X1 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X1, most often about the transmission (37% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about X1 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 BMW X1 problems
Transmission
57 complaints · 37%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, the vehicle may roll, apply your emergency brake, contact your service provider warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to rusnak BMW (3645 auto mall dr, thousand oaks, ca 91362)…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the warning message "secure vehicle with parking brake" illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle; however, he would engage the parking brake whenever he was parking the vehicle. The contact stated that the…
Other or unspecified
50 complaints · 32%The tailgate consistently closes on its own. Without my foot even being near the sensor that is located under the backend. T has slammed me in a back a few times when I've had my headphones in and did not hear the beeping. I won't even let my knees get anything out of it. The dealership in fl has allegedly fixed it…
2017 BMW X1 rear hatch door shuts prematurely without reason which one has to quickly get out of the way to avoid injury. In my case, it can happen anytime and, no, my feet are not under the kick sensor under rear bumper. BMW forum says it's a common problem.
Brakes
26 complaints · 17%Electrical
24 complaints · 15%The rear trunk of the car starts closing by itself. I injured my hand due to such sudden closure. This problem is all over the internet with thousands of customers hitting it and BMW is not acknowledging or fixing the issue.
The tailgate automatically starts closing on me when I am loading or unloading. It starts beeping so I at least get a warning but I have to put my hand up and stop it from crashing on my head. I have told my dealership about this since the first few times it happened, but was told there was nothing wrong with it. Note…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The tailgate automatically starts closing on me when I am loading or unloading. It starts beeping so I at least get a warning but I have to put my hand up and stop it from crashing on my head. I have told my dealership about this since the first few times it happened, but was told there was nothing wrong with it. Note…
The tailgate consistently closes on its own. Without my foot even being near the sensor that is located under the backend. T has slammed me in a back a few times when I've had my headphones in and did not hear the beeping. I won't even let my knees get anything out of it. The dealership in fl has allegedly fixed it…
Engine
14 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the message âengine overheated - drive moderately" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the residence…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon start-up, the driver had to wait two minutes for the vehicle to warm up to prevent the vehicle from stalling while driving, reversing, or shifting into gear. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled but restarted. There were no warning…
Backup camera
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: warnings.
Driver assistance
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 BMW X1 recalls
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior b-pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed july 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on september 27, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2016-2019 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the b-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the emergency locking retractor (elr) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 3, 2019. 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 2016-2017 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, mini hardtop 4 door cooper, mini hardtop 4 door cooper s, mini cooper clubman, and cooper s clubman, 2017 rolls-royce ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt emergency locking retractor (elr) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
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 2017 BMW X1
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW X1?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (57 complaints); other or unspecified (50 complaints); brakes (26 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X1 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 9, 2019 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the BMW X1?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about X1 model year since 2000, with 156 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.