2016 BMW X1 SAV
Only 4 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Seats
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
On 10/28, my daughter was involved in a frontal offset head on collision with a chevy silverado. The impact occurred inside of a turning lane where the chevy was traveling approx.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-02-10Air bags17V062000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. 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
2016 BMW X1 SAV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V062000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW X1 SAV?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 BMW X1 SAV have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.