2025 BMW X1
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 17 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
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
9 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a BMW X1. Wow attempting to park the vehicle inside a residential garage, the contact engaged to transmission into part by the electronic console shelf by wire controls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Also filed under Power train and back over prevention
I was driving a BMW loaner vehicle provided by the dealership while my own car was being serviced. The tire pressure dropped to dangerously low levels, but the vehicle only displayed a vague âCheck Tire Pressureâ message.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-14
Power train
6 of 17 total reports mention: power train.
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Incident occurred on 9-15-26 at approx. 1:16 PM (PST) and 6205 miles. Vehicle uncontrollably rolled/moved opposite to the selected drive gear while waiting for the clutch to engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16
Service brakes
4 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes.
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The contact filed the complaint regarding a rental 2025 BMW X1. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact went outside and noticed a fire exiting the engine hood on the front passenger side. The vehicle was unoccupied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-22
My Vehicle started having grinding front brakes at about 12,000 miles. Front brake rotors have already grooves developing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Engine
3 of 17 total reports mention: engine.
Exterior lighting
2 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-06-28Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic24V104000 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.
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2025-05-07Structure24V829000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2025-11-13Seat belts25V616000 BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 BMW X1 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V104000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V829000 · Structure
- Recall 25V616000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 BMW X1 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 2025 BMW X1?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 BMW X1 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.