repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2012 BMW X1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW X1. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Pakawut kenta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 BMW X1 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 BMW X1 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
2012 vs. every other X1 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2012 X1?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.