repaired · 2020 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 BMW X1 SAVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 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 October 22, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW X1 SAV has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29 | 3 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 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…
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
2015 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW X1 SAV, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What X1 SAV owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED: (190801030). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND CHEST INJURIES AND THE…
TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM THE BMW DEALERSHIP STATING THE RECALL OF THE DRIVER'S AIR-BAG, THAT THEY HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. WHEN I CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICE I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PART. I CALLED ON10/16/17, WAS INFORMED AS SOON…
TAKATA RECALL - HAVE ASKED ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG AS A RECALL ITEM FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR WITH NO RESOLUTION. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY GET 20 REPLACEMENT BAGS PER MONTH AND I AM ON A WAITING LIST. VERY DANGEROUS!
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