repaired · 2018 Q1
Driver side: 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…
2013 BMW X1 SAVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-071 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 26, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 BMW X1 SAV has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
9Engine
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
2Seat belts
2Exterior lighting
2Visibility
2Structure
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 32 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 BMW X1 SAV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other X1 SAV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X1 SAV median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of power assist brakingLed to recall 13V-454
In owners' words
What X1 SAV owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF AND SEATBELT LIGHT ALWAYS ON WHILE DRIVING TWO DAYS AFTER RECALL FOR DRIVER AIRBAG WAS DONE THIS ISSUE STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP PERSON TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS ARE STEADY TO FIX THE PROBLEM, SOMETHING ABOUT A SENSOR OR WEIGHT MAT.
THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD ON WET STREETS. THEY ALSO WILL NOT HOLD ON SNOW COVERED STREETS. YOU HAVE TO PUMP THEM WHEN YOU TRY TO HOLD THEM DOWN.SOMETIMES WHEN YOU HOLD THEM DOWN THEY LOCK IN PLACE. A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP RESULTS IN THE REDUCED BRAKING POWER THAT COUL INCREASE THE RISK OF…
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.
Own a 2013 X1 SAV?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.