BMW X1 Complaints (2016)

163 consumer complaints on file.

#11603918July 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car just started showing an error code every time I turn it off or on saying to "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped" with a transmission status error code but is running perfectly fine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602851July 17, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Every time I start or stop my vehicle I get a notification that shows Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. And my console has a hazard warning that shows: Secure vehicle against rolling. This happens every time, even if the car is parked on a completely flat surface in no danger whatsoever of rolling. I've read SEVERAL X1 owners get this message and all state this needs to be a RECALL. They take their vehicles in for service and are told it's between $2500 and $3000 due to a tiny spring that breaks and the selector no longer communicates with the car in the parking position, and because of this there is an error message in dashboard in which warns you to make sure the vehicle is secure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597421June 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Keep getting the following warning "Transmission - secure vehicle with parking brake". It seems this is a known issue relating to a simple spring in the gear shifter that causes the computer to not recognize that the vehicle is in park. It's not only a very expensive repair for such a simple part failure, but also a safety concern in not knowing if the vehicle is secure to park.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590832May 26, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
During the parking of the vehicle (gearbox shifter in “Park Position") and after turning off the engine, the iDrive system shows the following message: “Secure vehicle with parking brake and have the problem checked by dealership. This happens when I start up the vehicle in park and when turning off the vehicle. Also, when the vehicle is parked on level ground the error will remain even if the parking brake is applied. After turning on the engine again and putting the shifter either in R or D position, the error goes away. Dealership error computer diagnostic shows the code “420106” - Shift Lock solenoid: Selector lever wrongly not locked in Park. I shared with the dealership that this is a manufacturer problem and if they could fix it for free or give me a discount to fix the problem due to safety issues and I was told “No” I have to pay the total cost to repair this problem. Currently I am still driving a vehicle that can increase my risk of injury and the injury of bystanders. I purchased this vehicle after I retired because BMW makes good vehicles and this would be the last car I would purchase in my life.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583481April 17, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, SEAT BELTS, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Steering Geer Box Structure body Roof and Pillars Seat belt retractors Air bags frontal
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583140April 15, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dash keeps reading secure vehicle against rolling. I believe it may be something with the gear shifter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581255April 4, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It is showing "SECURE VEHICLE AGAINST ROLLING". what does this mean? Why would the vehicle roll?!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579739March 27, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Repeatedly getting warnings of "secre vehicle with parking brake"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572817February 19, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Error message stating “secure vehicle from rolling”. This is a common issue with the X1. I’ve found countless complaints of the issue on BMW forums. Dealers are quoting $3000-$3500 for the repairs due to the time it takes to repair. BMW has in some cases acknowledged the issue and provided repair as a goodwill gesture but has yet to issue a recall for this known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11571195February 10, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Secure vehicle against rolling error displayed despite the fact the car is securely in Park. Issue is a broke $1 spring inside the gearshifter that requires $4000 to fix at dealership. This is a poor quality issue driving a cash cow at the dealership ls with many people complaining online about this issue. It should be a recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567650January 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Please note that this is NOT the result of an accident. The car is a 2016 BMW X1 model which we have purchased in July 2020 as a BMW certified vehicle from a BMW dealer. Starting in December 2023 the car dashboard shows a warning light saying Secure Vehicle from Rolling. I have read that is it due to a broken pin in the transmission and it seems a common problem in 2016-17 BMWs X1 . BMW should have issued a recall . Again, there was NO accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566252January 18, 2024
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Front left strut and right motor mount failed at less than 40K miles. Vehicle was not driven off road and was not in any accidents. This seems extremely early for such a failure. BMW dealer noted there was a "bulletin" on this model that if one strut failed, the pair should be replaced. It seems there may be a larger issue and possibly the need for a safety recall. Water pump also failed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563719January 5, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When turning car on and off error message “Secure Vehicle against rolling”. Everything shifts completely fine in the car, the parking brake engages and the car shifts into park fine. I’ve been told by dealer to bring in for $199 to do an assessment. I see on line this is a common issue and dealers charge between $2000 and $3000 to repair. I submit that this issue should be corrected by BMW through a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561817December 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The following warning came up on my car: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. The problem is a gear selector replacement. This small faulty spring costs only $10 but because of where it is located in the car will cost close to $4,000 to fix; it’s a well-known problem in X1s. This should be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561841December 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Secure transmission from rolling light keeps coming on when I try to get out of park. ….drive shifter needs to be replaced. Estimated $2400!!!!! This should be a recall issue. .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561140December 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Many X1 owners have reported the "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error" online in forums once the vehicle hits 100K miles. BMW is charging customers over $3K to fix a worn out spring that costs less than $10 on eBay. This should be under recall!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560386December 15, 2023
SUSPENSION
2016 BMW X1 - 16,500 miles. When the car is in idle and the wheel is turned left or right it makes a groaning sound. The dealer says the strut mounts failed, and they need to take out the spring shocks, replace the mounts, and realign the vehicle. The vehicle is out of warranty (warranty was 4 yrs or 50,000 miles). When I look on BMW forums I see numerous other X1 owners had this issue at low mileages such as 300, 5000, 7000, 18000, 25000, etc miles. And that on 11/1/16 BMW knew of this defective part, that affected vehicles produced from 7/1/15 to 9/29/16, and issued TSB: SI B31 05 16. However, BMW did not notify owners of the defective part so it could be repaired while the car was under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560025December 13, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
having an issue with the warning light saying Secure Vehicle from Rolling. gear selector replacement Needed. Shifter Linkage needed replacing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558362December 4, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The power sunshade came loose and dropped one side of the sunshade to the drivers side because it came loose
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11557974December 1, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Warning - Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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