MYRModel Year Report

2014 BMW X1 SAV

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2014 BMW X1 SAV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:26.335Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW X1 SAV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 59 complaints 2014 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016 2017: 8 complaints 2017
2014: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
201364
201459
201542
20164
20178

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 63%

63% of complaints: air bags — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 12/05/2020. THERE WERE NO KNOWN RECALLS. TOTAL LOSS.... STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SOUTHBOUND I-95 IN BREVARD COUNTY, FL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210218

VEHICLE IGNITION TURNED OVER AND BEFORE 30 SECONDS I NOTICED SMOKE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A SMALL ELECTRICAL FIRE BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191125

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 12/05/2020. THERE WERE NO KNOWN RECALLS. TOTAL LOSS.... STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SOUTHBOUND I-95 IN BREVARD COUNTY, FL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210218

DRIVING FROM A PARKING SLOT AT CARL'S JR., MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH A LOUD ENGINE ROAR, TO APPROXIMATELY 80-90 MPH, JUMPED OVER A CURB OVER AN ISLAND, RUN THROUGH THREE PARKING SLOTS, HIT ANOTHER CURB AND HIT A PALM TREE-WHICH FINALLY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20141120

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING FROM A PARKING SLOT AT CARL'S JR., MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH A LOUD ENGINE ROAR, TO APPROXIMATELY 80-90 MPH, JUMPED OVER A CURB OVER AN ISLAND, RUN THROUGH THREE PARKING SLOTS, HIT ANOTHER CURB AND HIT A PALM TREE-WHICH FINALLY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20141120

SEAT BELTS 3%

3% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20130906 — PE (closed 20131025)

Loss of power assist braking

R 20140131 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 13V454000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141202 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 14V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161101 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V071000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170406 — electrical system

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. The affected vehicles may have battery positive (B+) cables that develop high resistance in the connections to the fuse box.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the B+ cable connector with one that is silver coated and better secure it to the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 17V087000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 BMW X1 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V454000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V627000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V071000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V087000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2014 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 2014 BMW X1 SAV?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 BMW X1 SAV have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.