2017 BMW X1

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2017 BMW X1
RENDERED 2026-09-16T12:17:44.566Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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 PER YEAR

2017: 156 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2012	0
2013	38
2014	53
2015	52
2016	159
2017	156
2018	59
2019	11
2020	13
2021	8
2022	1
2023	70
2024	30
2025	14
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 37%

37% of complaints: power train — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and floor shift assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 26 distinct reports on file.

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I am reporting a recurring safety warning on my 2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i. The vehicle repeatedly displays the message âSecure vehicle against rollingâ on the dashboard even though the gear selector indicates that the vehicle is in Park.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260909

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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I am getting the same message as others before me: "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center." This occurs when I begin to engage the car and prior to exiting the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230917

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY

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This week, again, the rear hatch came down on me as I was loading groceries and while I tried to fend it off, giving me a bruise on my lower arm The rear hatch door randomly closes while I am loading/unloading the rear of the X1.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230917

THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200916

THE TAILGATE CONSISTENTLY CLOSES ON ITS OWN. WITHOUT MY FOOT EVEN BEING NEAR THE SENSOR THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE BACKEND. T HAS SLAMMED ME IN A BACK A FEW TIMES WHEN I'VE HAD MY HEADPHONES IN AND DID NOT HEAR THE BEEPING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200116

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

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The BMX1 overheated while parked and on with no warning of any levels being low or any obvious issues for it to overheat. I just saw the starter and overheated recall which led me to check my suv.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260724

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 156

R 20190703 — seat belts

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 16V747000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190927 — structure

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019.

Campaign 19V349000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture