2021-2022 BMW X1 / X2 Rear Noise and Vibration TSB
Owners of 2021-2022 BMW X1 and X2 vehicles may experience humming or creaking noises and slight vibrations from the rear, especially during slow maneuvering or acceleration. This manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10215752) addresses these symptoms related to the STEERING; EQUIPMENT component.
Gilt auch für
- BMW X2
- 2021–2022
Owners of certain 2021-2022 BMW X1 and X2 models may notice a BMW X1 rear noise vibration issue. This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10215752, details specific conditions under which these symptoms might arise, pointing to a concern within the STEERING; EQUIPMENT system.
Symptoms
If you own a 2021-2022 BMW X1 or X2, you might experience several noticeable symptoms. These include humming or creaking noises emanating from the rear area of the vehicle. Additionally, slight vibrations may be felt, particularly from the driver's seat. In some cases, the vehicle might also exhibit a slight jerking motion.
Trigger Conditions
These symptoms, including the BMW X1 rear noise vibration, are most likely to occur under specific driving conditions. Owners may notice the humming, creaking, or vibrations while slow maneuvering, especially when the steering input is at 80-100% (at or near full lock), such as during parking lot maneuvers. The issue can also manifest when accelerating with a medium to large steering angle.
Manufacturer Communication Details
This issue is addressed by a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) from BMW, documented under NHTSA ID 10215752. The communication highlights potential complaints related to the STEERING; EQUIPMENT component. While no specific repair procedure is detailed in the summary, the existence of this TSB indicates that BMW is aware of the BMW X1 rear noise vibration and related symptoms, and has provided guidance to dealerships for diagnosis and resolution.
What Owners Should Do
If your 2021-2022 BMW X1 or X2 exhibits humming, creaking noises, vibrations from the rear, or slight jerking under the described conditions, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Inform them of the symptoms you are experiencing. While this is a manufacturer communication and not a recall, it provides dealerships with information to properly diagnose and address the issue. Be sure to mention the specific conditions under which the symptoms occur.
Source: NHTSA ID 10215752
What BMW X1 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 14 model years.
- 853
- Owner complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 556
- Service bulletins
- 40
- Crashes reported
- 17
- Fires reported
- 42
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
10 complaints, the 12th most of 14 model years on file. Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries for this year, which also has 1 recall on file.
Equipment and Steering, the system this article covers, accounts for 22 of 853 complaints (3%).
Complaints by model year
| 2013 | 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 114 | |
| 2015 | 94 | |
| 2016 | 163 | |
| 2017 | 164 | |
| 2018 | 60 | |
| 2021 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 71 | |
| 2024 | 30 | |
| 2025 | 17 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 164
- Service Brakes — 136
- Air Bags — 128
- Power Train — 125
- Engine — 106
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 21V554000 — Seat Belts (Jul 2021)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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