BMW X1 Complaints

853 consumer complaints on file.

#11614710September 15, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am a new owner of a BMW X1. The design of the 2024 vehicle is problematic. I also own a 2022 BMW X3, that car is fine. This X1 has an infotainment system much like a Tesla and it creates a distracted driving situation. For example to deactivate that feature, which I do 100% of the time, that causes the stopped car to shut off takes one button press in the X3, in the X1 it takes 3. I have to press a button, find the deactivate on the screen then select the media button to go back to the radio. The whole time I am looking away or I have a passenger do it. To switch from say satellite to FM is similar but takes 5 on screen button presses. In the X3 I have buttons pre-programmed, no looking away. I cannot believe that this car was allowed to be built. I emailed BMW over a week ago and they did not reply. I am telling you because they can do better. This is just 2 examples there are other scenarios that force action to the screen in the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614294September 12, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On board messages warning. Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped.Secure vehicle against rolling while in parking position.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613407September 9, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613237September 7, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle is showing a “secure vehicle against rolling” warning. Upon doing research this is a common problem with the BMW X1, a default spring in the gearbox, which breaks at around 20000-60000 miles. The repair is very expensive $1500-$2000 at a dealer for a $3.00 part. It should be a recall as it is common breakage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612875September 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612087September 2, 2024
ENGINE
While driving, an engine malfunction message appeared on the X1's panel display. The warning message was to proceed, under "reduced power", to a dealer as soon as possible to initiate repairs before engine damage could occur. Under these emergency conditions all panel functions, such as GPS, were blocked. I believe this failure, occurring under normal operating conditions, puts passengers at risk. At the dealer engine error codes identified the N55 engine's internal failure to be of the Valvetronic system. The 2015 X1 was out of warranty even though its mileage was 46,600 which, if still under the 4 year, 50,000 mile warranty, would have qualified for a warranty repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611775August 30, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sunroof shade ripped off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611903August 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rolling alert message.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611517August 29, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017 BMW X1 has a transmission warning to use parking brake because of potential hazard of car rolling away while in park. I investigated this issue and there are hundreds of thousands of people who are receiving this warning as well. This is a major safety issue for the car, the risk of it rolling or not understanding that the car is properly in park. This needs to be covered as a recall for this make and model and BMW should cover this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611674August 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
I had a series of concerning incidents with my car. The trunk door was getting stuck halfway, but I was able to close it after turning on the engine. I also encountered a malfunction error on the backup camera, a Drive Train warning sign, and the car alarm going off by itself. The most alarming issue was when the car started smoking and then caught fire underneath the hood near the driver's side windshield. Thankfully, my father and I were able to put out the flames with a water hose before calling 911 to report the incident to the fire department. The car is considered a total per Geico Insurance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610854August 26, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We had a bad coolant leak starting at 96,670 miles. We took our vehicle into our local repair shop, they fixed the coolant reservoir but the leak still persisted. We were told we would need a whole new water pump and housing unit however they couldn’t fix it due to not having sufficient resources. After the leak started our vehicle has started acting up electronically (examples: seatbelt warning going off without anyone in the seat, overhead lights turning on while driving, ect)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610691August 25, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Received an error message: Transmission. Use parking break to prevent rolling. Dealership said it was the internal gear shift. It didn’t recognize the vehicle was in park. It was an expensive repair because they had to remove the console to fix. Was told it was an issue with my model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610644August 24, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
There needs to be a recall for water intrusion to the parking distance control system in at minimum the 2013 BMW X1. Our whole camera system and parking sensors went out, as soon as I searched the problem, there were numerous forums advising of the issue. When I opened up the area in the trunk, the entire area was filled with water. The parts within all need to be replaced. This should be covered by BMW since this is such a huge issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610409August 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Recall has been ongoing since February. Received notice and letter that remedy was available and took the car to dealer. Remedy was implemented but it still shows as an open recall. Sees like the manufacturer has failed to remedy or is not able to.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610152August 22, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System ) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610278August 22, 2024
ENGINE
Multiple issues with coolant/pump. Recall states there is potential for fire but aren’t able to fix the problems.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609885August 21, 2024
ENGINE
My coolant light came on and my car now hesitates. I contacted BMW of Tulsa and they said they do not have a remedy for my recall. I am afraid to drive my car due to the risk of catching fire and other mechanical issues related to the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609707August 20, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608672August 15, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Thankfully, I have not been involved in an accident to-date, but my 2023 BMW X1 has been the subject of a recall involving its braking system since February 2024, with no available remedy as of August 15, 2024. The lack of urgency by BMW to fix an issue involving the safety of its customers and vehicles' occupants is startling. This is unacceptable. I request that NHTSA investigate this issue and hold BMW accountable for remedying the issue now as it has gone beyond a reasonable amount of time to fix the issue. If a fix is not available, BMW should be made to buy back my vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607785August 11, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
experience issues starting up due to a failure of the starter motor. Repeated attempts at stating the vehicle can cause the motor to overheat due to an electrical overload, potentially catching combustible materials in the engine compartment and increasing the risk of fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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