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Risk. If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
2020 BMW X1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2020 BMW X1, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-283 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 BMW X1 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Back over prevention
1Fuel system, gasoline
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 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
2020 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
NHTSA crash tests
2020 BMW X1 safety ratings
2020 BMW X1 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 BMW X1, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What X1 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 10 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. During the failure, the messages, "Chassis Stabilization: Drive Moderately," "Collision Warning System Malfunction," "Pedestrian Warning…
Wastegate actuator turbo failure. Causes sudden loss of power to engine. Turbo function impacted. Drivetrain malfunction warning on dashboard. No prior warning sent. Problem with wastegate has been confirmed by Independent Service Center. Found similar issue with BMW E-Series Model 530e xdrive…
I had a series of concerning incidents with my car. The trunk door was getting stuck halfway, but I was able to close it after turning on the engine. I also encountered a malfunction error on the backup camera, a Drive Train warning sign, and the car alarm going off by itself. The most alarming…
Own a 2020 X1?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.