BMW X1 Complaints

853 consumer complaints on file.

#11544636September 14, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The gear selector spring is defective. An error message comes up on the screen each time the car is turned on with an error related to the transmission. I have had BMW inspect the vehicle and determine there is a sensor issue broken, but the vehicle works. The gear selector spring causes this error and the error pops up and overrides safety features such as the camera when backing up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543679September 10, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A transmission warning light comes on when started that says to use the park brake to keep the car from rolling
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542486September 4, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Driver's side door on my 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i will not open using either the outside door handle or the inside door handle. The door locks open and close using either the remote key fob or the key inserted into the driver's side door, but the driver's side door will not physically open. The other doors, as well as the rear hatch, do open. The mechanical part of the door lock actuator that holds the door latch to the striker plate on the frame on the driver's side door is stuck in the closed position. When you pull on the either the outside or inside door handle, the door moves ever so slightly but the door will not open. In order to lock the car after trying to open the driver's side door, one needs to then push the driver's side door in slightly so that is clicks shut. This will due to the slight movement when trying to open the door. Otherwise, the car locking mechanism will not work (i.e. none of the doors will lock) using either the remote key fob or the key in the door. This failure happened suddenly without warning. This is a safety issue because it makes it difficult to exit the vehicle in an emergency. Not being able to open the driver's side door is also a MAJOR inconvenience. The right front door actuator failed at 23,844 miles and was replaced under warranty. BMW door actuators used on the 2013 BMW X1 are not reliable. I have driven several other brands of cars over 200,000 miles and for more than 10 years and never once had a problem with the door lock mechanism and I certainly have never had a problem which left me unable to open the driver's side door.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542489September 4, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
We noticed a gasoline smell when our BMW X1 sDrive28i was parked our the garage. We parked the car outside until the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and repaired the next day. The diagnosis was that the driver's side fuel sending unit assembly was leaking. The mechanic who replaced the fuel sending unit assembly stated that the leak was bad enough the leaking gasoline could have caught fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542251September 2, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission : secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541803August 31, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I am receiving a ,Secure vehicle against rolling Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. Have the problem checked by Service. The following message displays every time I turn vehicle off “Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped.” The error message remains even when parked on level ground or when the parking brake is engaged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541826August 31, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Code 420106: Shiftlock Solenoid: selector wrongly not locked in park. 'Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary' error message in I-drive. This is a very common issue with these vehicles, and BMW refused to help due to the labor cost involved. It's a $0.50 part and with labor the repair exceeds $2000. Essentially the vehicle does not realized if it is in park or not, and chimes at you to use the parking brake to prevent it from rolling. There are thousands of people affected by this very expensive manufacturer's defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540519August 24, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered significantly upon depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the evaporative emission control circuit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538594August 15, 2023
ENGINE
The engine caught on fire - While driving the car, the engine suddenly started running poorly. Check engine lights went on and the car went into limp mode. Smoke came out of the engine compartment. We were able to pull over to the side of the road. The engine died and would not start. The car was towed to an independant repair shop and then to the BMW dealer. BMW of NA sent a field investigation team to inspect the car. BMW said there was "thermal activity in the engine compartment where the intake ducting was partially melted". BMW would not release a copy of the report. The insurance company is inspecting the car now. Photos are available. This might be related to NHTSA recall number 22V-119.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537044August 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Today the moonroof lining just fell off. It is hanging from both sides but one of the sides has a thin metal strip bunched up. I am unable to close the moonroof lining and because it hangs it blocks my vision to the back rear from the view mirror. Please keep in mind my BMW has low miles so how is this possible? I am trying to upload a picture but unable on the form.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535789August 1, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, a secure vehicle brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the shift lock solenoid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534521July 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle at 60,000 miles. Vehicle displays an error message: "Transmission: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center." The problem appears to be with the gear shifter, with a broken spring that causes the error. The component has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532853July 17, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car is a 2017 BMW X1 with about 60K miles. It has the following error message: Transmission Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. This problem has been widely reported on BMW internet sites and is apparently due to a small broken spring in the transmission gear selector assy. The spring apparently costs less than $10 and takes about 3 hrs of labor to replace. I just got a quote from the BMW dealer who said they had to replace the entire shifter assy which cost $1000 and the labor is an additional $1300. It is apparently a safety issue because the transmission does not know whether it is in park even though it clearly is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532609July 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I am getting an error message to “Secure vehicle against rolling” when I place vehicle in park and turn it off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531974July 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Secure Vehicle Against Rolling message displayed every time the vehicle is put in park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529795June 30, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
This report is for a 2023 BMW x1 with a dual clutch transmission. I was driving on a four lane road with a 35 mph speed limit and attempting to make a left turn. I was stopped at the light waiting the oncoming traffic to clear to make the left turn (from the left most of the two lanes). There was a significant delay in the car moving after pressing the accelerator allowing for the oncoming traffic to get within a dangerous range before the car finally moved. The car did make the left turn quickly, but the delay in initiating the turn was quite notable. The care was in the "Personal" drive mode and the auto hold function was not activated, nor was the auto off engaged when stopped. I don't use the paddle shifters and the car was in Drive. The engine was running when the accelerator was pressed. I have noticed this delay to accelerate at other times with the car is in first gear (moving from a slowed or stopped position), but I have not yet reported to the dealer (but have seen discussion of this issue on online owners forums). The delay doesn't happen when the car is moving or beyond first gear. Acceleration is not impacted once out of first gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528649June 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Error message displayed: "Secure vehicle against rolling" This message is displayed due to a broken spring in the gear selector mechanism. Because of the broken spring, the car's computer cannot detect whether or not the gear selector is in park. This creates a safety hazard because the gear selector can be shifted into Drive without having your foot on the brake. Note that a very large number of BMW owners have complained about this problem on social media and in the BMW message forum. This is clearly wide scale problem that stems from a faulty design and it creates a potential safety hazard. As such, BMW should be forced to do a formal recall to correct this issue. The repair effort requires 6-8 hours of work to tear apart the center console, replace the spring, and put it all back together...at a cost of around $2,000. Consumers should not have the bear the cost for what is clearly a design flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528279June 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Secure Vehicle from Rolling warning indicator due to faulty spring inside the gear selector
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528295June 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017 BMW X1. The rear hatch will unexpectedly open or close on its own. This is a safety hazard for anyone standing near the hatch, especially small children.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527738June 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Error - secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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