repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2025 BMW X1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2025 BMW X1, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 BMW X1 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
1Steering
1Tires
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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 · 2026 Q1
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
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
2025 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
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 BMW X1 safety ratings
2025 BMW X1 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What X1 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As with other complaints, the dual clutch transmission/powertrain is faulty. The BMW dealership and BMW North America are unwilling to acknowledge the safety issue, issue a recall, or buy back. Safety issues are: •Delayed/hesitant response —a lag of up to several seconds between pressing the…
The contact owns a BMW X1. Wow attempting to park the vehicle inside a residential garage, the contact engaged to transmission into part by the electronic console shelf by wire controls. The ending remained Allen, and the vehicle failed to mechanical grinding noises or dashboard error messages…
AFTER BEING PARKED OUT I THE SUN, AT ABOUT NOON, STARTED CAR AND DROVE FROM PARING LOT CAR RESPNSE TO TROTLE INPUTS ERATTIC AND HARD TO JUDGE FOUND A PLACE TO SAFELY PARK, REBOOTED CAR COMPUTER, AND THEN WAS ALE TO DRIVE HOME (145 MILES) CRUISE CONTROLL DID NOT WORK. WHEN HOME, CALLED BMW,…
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