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Bmw X1

20 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V422000·2026-07-01

    BMW Recalls 428 Vehicles for Integrated Brake System Malfunction

    BMW is recalling 428 vehicles from 2023-2025 due to a potential integrated brake system malfunction that may reduce braking power or disable stability controls.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE 740I XDRIVE, 740I, X1, X6
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V739000·2024-10-02

    2024 BMW i7 M70 Integrated Brake Module Malfunction Affects Stopping and Control

    BMW is recalling certain 2024 i7 M70 and related models because the integrated brake module may malfunction, potentially reducing braking power and vehicle control. Dealers will replace the module at no cost.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 760I XDRIVE, 740I, 530I XDRIVE, I5 EDRIVE40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V608000·2024-08-13

    BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to Water Pump Electrical Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles from 2012-2018 because an improperly sealed water pump connector may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 328I, 228XI, Z4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V079000·2023-02-14

    2022-2023 BMW IX and X1 driver airbag may fail to deploy in crash

    Certain 2022 and 2023 BMW IX and X1 vehicles have defective driver-side airbags that may not deploy during a crash. Dealers will replace the airbags at no charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW IX, X1
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V283000·2020-05-20

    BMW and MINI Recall Vehicles Due to Rollover Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 vehicles because a rollover sensor defect may prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW COOPER S CLUBMAN, X1, X2, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V017000·2020-01-15

    BMW Recalls Vehicles for Driver Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2006-2015 models because driver air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 330I, 330XI, 128I, 1 SERIES M
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V601000·2019-08-14

    BMW and MINI Recall Vehicles Due to Steering Tie Rod Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1, X2, and MINI Cooper models because incorrectly assembled steering tie rods may break, causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI X1, X2, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V747000·2016-10-17

    BMW Recalls 2016-2017 Models for Driver Seat Belt Retraction Defect

    BMW is recalling approximately 15,455 vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not lock properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X1, COOPER S, COOPER CONVERTIBLE, 528I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V887000·2015-12-30

    BMW Recalls Two 2016 Models for Steering Gearbox Defect

    BMW is recalling two 2016 vehicles (one MINI Cooper Convertible, one BMW X1) because incorrect steering gearbox parts may cause loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI X1, COOPER CONVERTIBLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V717000·2025-10-21

    2026 BMW X2 and Related Vehicles Seat Belt Retractor Failure Recall

    BMW is recalling certain 2026 X2, X1, 2 Series Gran Coupe, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles because the rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly due to damage during production, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW COUNTRYMAN S ALL4, X2, X1, 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V616000·2025-09-17

    2025 BMW X1 and related vehicles seat belt retractor defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2025–2026 BMW X1 and X2 vehicles, along with MINI Cooper and Countryman models, because the front seat belt retractors may be damaged and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW COOPER, COUNTRYMAN S ALL4, COUNTRYMAN SE ALL4, X2
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V829000·2024-11-04

    2025 BMW X1 B-Pillar Structure Defect May Reduce Crash Protection

    Certain 2025 BMW X1 vehicles have B-Pillar reinforcement plates with insufficient structural strength. This defect may reduce crash protection and increase injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X1
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V697000·2024-09-18

    BMW and MINI vehicles brake system failure integrated module welds break

    BMW and MINI are recalling certain 2023–2025 vehicles because welds in the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear brakes, and stability control. This increases crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE 740I, COOPER, X7, SPECTRE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V104000·2024-02-12

    Integrated brake system malfunction in 2023-2025 BMW and MINI vehicles

    BMW is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles due to integrated brake system malfunction. The defect may cause loss of power brake assist or ABS/DSC failure, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X7, 530I, 750E, 760I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V260000·2023-04-12

    2023 BMW X1 recalled for pinched rear seat belts

    BMW is recalling 2023 X1 models because rear seat belts may have been pinched during assembly, potentially preventing proper function in a crash. Dealers will inspect and adjust the trim panels at no charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X1
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V513000·2022-07-20

    2022 BMW X3 Fuel Rail Defect May Cause Engine Fire

    BMW is recalling 2022 X3 xDrive30i vehicles because the high-pressure fuel rail may crack and cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X1, X3, 228I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V554000·2021-07-21

    2021 BMW X2 Seat Belt Retractor Defect Increases Injury Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 X2 vehicles because the passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early, failing to comply with federal safety standards. The defective retractor could increase injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW, TOYOTA COOPER SE, X1, 530I, 228I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V465000·2018-07-11

    BMW and MINI Recall 5,309 Vehicles for Crankshaft Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 5,309 vehicles because a crankshaft sensor firmware error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW JCW, X2, COUNTRYMAN, CLUBMAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2017 · powertrain 54 complaints
  • 2016 · powertrain 33 complaints

Technical service bulletins

532 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 4.1/5 · 14 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.9/5 · 30 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2023: 3.4/5 · 70 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2022: 4.6/5 · 1 complaints

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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