Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 BMW X1

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 92 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V601000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
32
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-14
Owners notified
2019-10-11

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.

Safety risk

A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V349000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
106,182
Reported to NHTSA
2019-05-09
Owners notified
2019-09-27

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V074000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,920
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-30
Owners notified
2019-03-28

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V465000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,309
Reported to NHTSA
2018-07-11
Owners notified
2018-09-06

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body201,000 mi
Unknown or other1514,500 mi
Electrical system1054,000 mi
Air bags6—
Engine663,000 mi
Steering65,000 mi
Visibility/wiper515 mi
Engine and engine cooling454,000 mi
Seat belts3—
Power train2—
Suspension2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)11,000 mi
Equipment11,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: hoses/valves/sensors163,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch14,600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock116,000 mi
Service brakes149,000 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body: door1—

The 2017 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.