Is the 2015 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 2015 BMW X1 SAV?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X1 SAV have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 BMW X1 SAV

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2015 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: 42
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2015: 42 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

69% · 29 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. The contact stated that while idled at a red light, the vehicle was rear ended causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed: (190801030).

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-02

I crashed my car on 11/10/2015 and the airbag did not deploy. I drove through a heavy rail fence and struck a tree with the left front side of the bumper. A large section of the fence penetrated the front of the car and lodged in the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-04

On February 7TH, 2016 at 3:15 am, on my way to work in the intersection between forest hill and military, a drunk driver traveling west bound while I was heading east drove into my lane, hitting me directly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-08

Engine

12% · 5 reports

FIRE

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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. While driving approximately 52 MPH on a slight incline, the instrument panel illuminated. The contact noticed dark smoke underneath the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-15

Service brakes

7% · 3 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Vehicle could not stop going downhill and crashed into 2 parked cars before overturning; felt loss of brake pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-08

For the fourth time since taking delivery of the new car, driving on city street in moderately heavy traffic, bringing the car to a stop by depressing the brake pedal caused the car to accelerate and the engine to rev above the 3,000 RPM level.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-17

Vehicle speed control

5% · 2 reports

Steering

5% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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2019-03-14Air bags19V016000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. 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

2015 BMW X1 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
Recall 19V016000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2015 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 2015 BMW X1 SAV?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X1 SAV have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.