BMW X1 Complaints

853 consumer complaints on file.

#11516744April 12, 2023
POWER TRAIN
When parked, the transmission warning light is on saying "Secure vehicle with parking break when stopped. Consult service center" This appears to be a very common issue in X1, but the BMW dealership does not recognize the common safety issue as a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515997April 7, 2023
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that the oil pump and timing chain had failed, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the warranty would not cover the repair. A case was filed. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514905April 1, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Error msg indicating “secure vehicle against rolling” appeared. also, “transmission: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. consult service center.” apparently from many comments from other bmw owners and mechanics the issue is common and is related to an inexpensive spring that has broken in the shifter box. it seems the broken spring prevents the electronic system from receiving a signal that the car is in park. also, from comments, this a very expensive repair. i’m not sure of the safety risk with this, but perhaps it is time for a recall??
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514544March 30, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Error code - Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult Service Center. I believe this should be a recall taken care of by BMW as it is extremely common among 2016 BMW X1 models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512801March 20, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Driver Restraint System Malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V079000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that apart from the driver's air bag, another unknown air bag also needed to be replaced; however, the contact stated that additional information was not provided. The dealer confirmed parts were not available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511684March 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Every time I am stepping in and out of the car, a warning message comes both on the panel and connected drive that mentions secure vehicle against rolling - pictures attached. This is safety feature and should be fixed by BMW through a recall; there are similar posts also on the internet that describes the same problem with BMW models. The reverse camera won’t activate unless you hit the ok button thereby making it even more unsafe for any type of traffic that may be behind the car. Car is ok otherwise in terms of other functionalities.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511303March 11, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The moonroof spontaneously exploded while traveling on interstate highway at 65 mph. I was in the open and no vehicles were near me. I was showered in glass but uninjured because I was wearing a brimmed hat. I could have but did not lose control of the vehicle. There was no warning or other indicator of the problem. The dealership inspected and replaced at no cost to us. No police or insurance involvement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510464March 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I recently experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration while driving my BMW X1. While turning the vehicle to park in a spot, the vehicle suddenly took off and collided with a pillar. There were four separate incidents in my town alone (Charlottesville, VA) in recent months where a BMW SUV experienced this problem. While I cannot completely rule out pedal misapplication, I would like to note that I do not think this is the case and this has not happened to me in 15 years of driving. I have recently had the battery and the break pads replaced. Please make a note of this problem and if you see a pattern, please investigate. What is the probability that all four building collisions in a parking lot in a small town involve a BMW SUV?
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509931March 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN
When parked, the transmission warning light is on saying "Secure vehicle with parking break when stopped. Consult service center" The service center states that this is like driving with the door open. This appears to be a very common issue in X1, but the BMW dealership does not recognize the common safety issue as a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509699March 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a “Secure vehicle against Rolling” message displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508884February 24, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hello, the purpose of me writing to you today is to submit a request about my 2016 BMW X1. I researched the problem and it seem to be a normal problem or recall on these particular vehicles. My X1 currently has an error message stating " secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. My BMW was completely fine until now. Since this is a common issue with this particular model that it should be covered under BMW. I am not the only one going through this unexpected problem and I also read that 2016 BMW X1 has these issues. I would appreciate it if this issue could be covered. Thank you!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508499February 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
2017 bmw x1 secure vehicle against rolling light is coming on. dealer wants 7 hours of labor to replace a $13 part
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508153February 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
When first turning on the car in the morning and trying to reverse the vehicle, it begins jerking and the acceleration revs up rpm almost as if it's trying not to shut off. We have friends with the same model and they have had the same issue and were told it has to do with the crankshaft.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505662February 5, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY
The sunroof shade is a common failure point on these cars that’s not being addressed. A quick internet search provides hundreds of reports of the same with the 2016+ vehicles. While it may seem harmless, my 3 year old constantly had the sun beating on the top of his head, especially in the hot summer sun. I had to pay somebody to install 5% tint on the glass because the sun was enough to give his skin a light sunburn. BMW wants $2500 to fix what’s obviously a defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503380January 24, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Bad engine mount after 32k miles. seems to be a common problem if you do a google search. These cars should be recalled for this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503402January 24, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle’s sunroof exploded spontaneously. This occured on an elevated expressway with no access above the vehicle. There was no physical impact to the vehicle. There were no visible warning signs. The sunroof shattered into small shards.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503116January 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Putting the car in park, the message on display states: "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. This makes drivers think the car is going to roll away. This is very well known to owners of this car. The actual problem is the Gear shift steptronic unit "lock spring failure", which is an actual "spring", it's very thin and small which is completely unsuitable for long term constant use. BMW refuses to fix this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502098January 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Error code states please engage parking brake while car is in park to avoid rolling. Apparently this is a common problem with a faulty spring in the shift gear. BMW should do a recall as this is a very expensive repair and a common issue and is a safety problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501520January 12, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
untimely failure of the shade blind can leave it sagging/hanging and blocking the view of the driver while operating the vehicle. This is a major hazard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501290January 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Three months after purchasing my 2017 BMW X1, the back hatch without warrant inadvertently starting closing, at one time almost closing on my just about 3 year old granddaughter. there was no movement and the key was placing remotely on a table. Soon after, while opened, it came down on my sisters hand. Then on Sept. 21, while removing groceries from the trunk, it started beeping and rapidly came down on my head and neck while I tried to hit the open button, causing a concussion and swelling on my neck. I have had to go on short term disability from work to deal with the long term effects of the concussion. I informed BMW North America immediately, had them do an inspection. Although the report was sent to me stating SIB states to replace Control Unit, Smart Opener for closing concern, BMW takes no responsibility and refused to pay to replace the unit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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