2012 BMW X1
Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2017 | 156 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-03-28Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V608000 BMW of North America, LLC.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 BMW X1 — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 BMW X1 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 2012 BMW X1 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.