repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2014 BMW X1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW X1, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW X1 has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Engine1 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes
4Air bags
4Power train
2Steering
1Service brakes, hydraulic
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | 1 |
| Engine | 17 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 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.
repaired · 2021 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.
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 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
In owners' words
What X1 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was driving on the highway and all of my dashboard lights began to flicker, my windshield wipers came on and my doors began to lock and unlock then the car shut off while I was driving.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P), there was white smoke coming from…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle with the engine light illuminated. There was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The vehicle…
Own a 2014 X1?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.