BMW X1 Complaints (2016)

163 consumer complaints on file.

#11478496August 9, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sagging sunroof liner , and potentially drop off anytime and block driver’s view .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477471August 3, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The sunroof cover fell on my daughter while driving. It is made out of black material. We went straight to the dealership, they said that the blade was blade was broken. Thankfully she was on a familiar road near our house and was able to pull over. However, if this had happened on a interstate, it would result in a serious accident. I strongly believe it’s a defected product and should be recalled. We have been bringing the car to a dealership every 10k miles for full inspection, so this kind of dangerous situation does not occur, but it did.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476624July 30, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The vehicle features a panoramic sunroof with a retractable sunroof shade. The sunroof shade is attached to the sides of the vehicle ceiling with glue that fails over time and causes the sunshade to partially or completely detach from the ceiling of the vehicle, causing a dangerous obstruction to visibility. From research, this is a common problem that BMW has not remedied for many years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475841July 26, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission: Secure vehicle from rolling I just began getting this warning chime without an error code. However, when I search online there are hundreds of BMW X1 owners (2016) reporting the same issue. In addition, owners of Mini Coopers (Minis) which are built on the same chasis, with the same components as the BMW X1 also report this same issue. NTSA should issue a recall if this issue is as serious as BMW service says it is - that the car may not stay in PARK after the gear shift is put into park. However, BMW only covers this clearly design defect for up to 50,000 miles warranty. This should be a safety recall before someone's car that is not securely in PARK because of the defect accidentally rolls into a person or pedestrian.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471117June 27, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
2016 BMW x1 has a key component (SHIFTER LINKAGE SPRING) and system failure per my local BMW dealer in Atlanta, Georgia -- it states: "Secure vehicle against rolling" when placing the vehicle in park -- even though the Parking Brake shows being engaged. The dealership agreed it is a common linkage spring issue that creates this safety issue however, they want to charge my family for a gear selector replacement. Everything still shifts completely fine in the car, the parking brake supposedly engages, and the car shifts into park fine however, know one at a dealership is able to validate that parking brake actually is engaged? That said, I live in a house that is on a hill and I park on the street each night....how in the world is this not addressed as a safety issue?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465319May 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The panoramic sunroof shade blind has become detached due to failing adhesive. The consequence of this failure renders the vehicle difficult to drive and impacts safety of occupants and non occupants. To illustrate this issue, it is easier to quote the incident. On driving the vehicle the sunroof shade became unattached from its rail (right side). A natural thing to do is attempt to open the shade and close again in the hope that it re-attaches itself. This only made the situation worse. The loose shade impedes the drivers view out the right side of the vehicle. Driving the vehicle, it is crucial that this view should be clear and unobstructed (especially when lane changing on a freeway!). A corollary to the above issue is that the sagging loose blind is a distraction to the driver of the vehicle. The drivers attention needs to be 100% dedicated to the operation of the vehicle and the safety of others. This flapping distraction reduces this significantly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465092May 18, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Selector lever failed causing a warning message to appear on the screen. Dealership is reviewing the damage and the cost is not under the warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465231May 18, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
My BMW 2016 is displaying a message “Secure Vehicle against rolling”. It just started one day last week. We brought it to our mechanic who said it was a known issue with this make and model car and there are other complaints on other forums and here as well. This is an extreme safety issue - the vehicle could roll and injure or kill someone. This car has less that 40000 miles on it and should be recalled by the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463814May 9, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Panoramic roof shade blind has detached (failed) from its frame and fallen sagging in my sight and blocking the view of the driver while operating the vehicle. Many reports of the same problem of owner community on the internet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462643April 28, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am seeing this error while getting in the parked vehicle -'Secure Vehicle against rolling' in the odometer display and in the dashboard display - 'Secure Vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center' .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462276April 26, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the airbag was faulty and the airbag module might be damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461965April 24, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The sunroof shadescreen failed to close: it is a safety issue because it is impossible to close the shade anymore and the sun is hitting your head and eyes all the time: when I first noticed it I was driving and a sound came from the sun roof and if I looked it would have been a crash. Taking to the dealership iwould cost 2000 dollars to replace. It is a manufacturer defect that that something that is used so infrequently fails so easily. To be honest we have probably used it only a couple dozen times since we have the car and I can’t believe it would fail so easily. I also read on forums that this happened to a lot of other car owners who are complaining about the same issue so it is something that the manufacturer should cover:
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459920April 6, 2022
SUSPENSION
Common issue with 2016 BMW message populates secure vehicle with parking break when stationary. Have the problem checked my service center. This messages populates every time the vehicle starts and when vehicle turns off. Common issue with vehicle and this hasn’t been recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456586March 14, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The retractable sunshade has fallen from the track obstructing the rear view visibility. The glue that was used is faulty according to several repairmen and no one will work on the part. After reviewing several online forums, this looks to be a common problem for the 2016 BMW X1. This should be a recall and covered by BMW because it cannot be remedied and obstructs the drivers view and ability to safely drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456283March 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Alert to ‘secure vehicle from rolling’ when put vehicle into park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456376March 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
My BMW 2016 is displaying a message “Secure Vehicle against rolling”. This message is coming up only today (03/11/2022). I tried to search in the web forums and could see many many users reported same issue. I am worried about the safety of myself and family driving the vehicle with this message. I am planning to take it to the dealer for consultation. I feel this is a manufacturing issue and needs safety recall and warranty replacement by the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456238March 10, 2022
POWER TRAIN
transmission error - faulty gear selector
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454917March 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN
“Secure vehicle against rolling” is the code, it comes on everytime I enter the vehicle or exit the vehicle when it is off, I dot not want my vehicle to roll and hit somebody or something all because a faulty spring within the gear shifter mechanism fails. This happens I’m all associated drivetrains whether it be the BMW X1 or mini coopers. This should be a recall and repaired by dealerships immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452474February 17, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sunshade panel is not retracting properly and this situation creates a sagging panel that impedes visibility when driving (looking to the rear view mirror)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452327February 16, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle reports to the driver, erroneously, that the vehicle is not in park and is in danger of rolling, when it is in fact in park. Many drivers are reporting this problem which stems from a defective part deep in the shifter assembly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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