repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 BMW X1 SAVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW X1 SAV, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-062 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW X1 SAV has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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
2016 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 2016 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.
ON 10/28, MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OFFSET HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A CHEVY SILVERADO. THE IMPACT OCCURRED INSIDE OF A TURNING LANE WHERE THE CHEVY WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 15 MPH, AND MY DAUGHTER BEGAN ACCELERATING OUT OF THE TURN LANE AT 5-10MPH WHEN THEY COLLIDED. THE SILVERADO'S AIRBAGS…
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