repaired · 2018 Q3
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. The high resistance may result in loss of the cable's electrical connection, possibly causing an engine stall and preventing the vehicle from restarting,…
2014 BMW X1 SAVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW X1 SAV, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 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 February 18, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW X1 SAV has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
6Structure3 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
2Seat belts
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Vehicle speed control
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 37 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 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 · 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…
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
2014 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 2014 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.
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A NOTICE MY CAR IS INVOLVED IN AIR BAG RECALL. BUT NOT AT THIS TIME, MEANING IT WILL BE RECALLED LATER? THIS ENDANGERS THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X1 SAV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X1. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT…
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