2018 BMW X1

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2018 BMW X1
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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

2018: 59 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.

STRUCTURE 37%

37% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY

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TAILGATE LOCKING SYSTEM HAS ELECTRONIC KICK. THERE IS NO ELECTRONIC CHIRP TO ALERT CLOSING. I WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD. THE TOP LATCH IS WAS REVERSED TO 'MALE' EQUIVALENT TO A HAMMER. THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS REVERSED AS CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180214

Also filed under VISIBILITY/WIPER and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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This was struck in the rear at the stop light.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240506

This vehicle was rear ended with rear frame damage. The airbag light stays on and the seat belt was ejected and lock. The seat now will not extend to fit and latch.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240418

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

ENGINE 8%

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

VISIBILITY/WIPER 7%

7% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180906 — engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 18V465000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190328 — exterior lighting

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 19V074000 — 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

R 20191011 — steering

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019.

Campaign 19V601000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture