2023 BMW X1
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2017 | 154 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
44% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
A deer was standing ahead in the road and I began to brake! I was only going 25-30mph. The brakes were hard to push and it felt like something was malfunctioning eventually hitting the deer straight on!!!
NHTSA ODI report, 20241106
44% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 31 distinct reports on file.
30% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 21 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle is equipped with a dual clutch transmission and has the EPA mandated auto-start feature.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240711
7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 23V079000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 23V260000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Campaign 24V104000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 24V697000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available.
Campaign 24V739000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026.
Campaign 26V422000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 BMW X1 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V422000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V079000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V260000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V104000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V697000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V739000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 BMW X1 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 BMW X1 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW X1?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW X1 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.