Is the 2013 BMW X1 SAV reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW X1 SAV?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW X1 SAV have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 BMW X1 SAV

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2013 BMW X1 SAV
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Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 64
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2013: 64 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	64
2014	59
2015	42
2016	4
2017	8

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

52% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and air bag/restraint control module.

CRASH

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Driving on 95 northbound in miami. Car in front of me slammed on brakes. I was far away from her rear end (2 car distance) to have enough time to brake. When I slammed on my brakes the car kept moving. I slammed into the back of her car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-05

Also filed under Service brakes

BMW X1 28I. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective air bag system. *smd the consumer stated a careless driver ran a stop sign and she and the other driver hit each perpendicularly at moderate to high speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-14

Takata recall airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12

Electrical system

16% · 10 reports

Engine

14% · 9 reports

Service brakes

8% · 5 reports

CRASH

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The brakes power assist failed while approaching a stop sign in a low speed residential area. Brakes required more effort but they did eventually grab, although not before momentum carried the vehicle partially into cross-traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-11

Power train

8% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2013-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-10-25 Loss of power assist braking
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2014-01-31Service brakes, hydraulic13V454000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014.

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2014-12-02Service brakes, hydraulic14V627000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014.

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2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 BMW X1 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V454000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 14V627000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 16V071000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2013 BMW X1 SAV reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW X1 SAV?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW X1 SAV have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.