repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: retractor
Risk. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 BMW X1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 BMW X1, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-616 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 BMW X1 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2026 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
2026 BMW X1 safety ratings
2026 BMW X1 SUV N/A 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Summary of the Event: The driver of a 2025 BMW X1 M35i experienced an issue where the vehicle did not respond as expected when braking. The incident occurred in Gainesville on [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. After proceeding through a traffic light, the roadway transitioned from two lanes into one.…
Own a 2026 X1?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.