Bmw X1 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2017 Bmw X1
209 complaints (268% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, T
2016 Bmw X1
186 complaints (238% of segment average)
Main issue: I BELIEVE THAT THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPES COME OUT TOO FAR. I WAS GETTING SOMETHING OUT OF THE REAR OF MY X1 AND BURNED MY LEFT LEG ON THE LEFT REAR EXHAUST PIPE. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND TURNED OFF AT THE TIME. HOWEVER, I HAD JUST FINISHED DRIVING IT.
2023 Bmw X1
116 complaints (149% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for
2014 Bmw X1
89 complaints (114% of segment average)
Main issue: I HAVE BEEN ALERTED BY THE DEALER (BMW) THAT THE TIMING CHAIN ON THE VEHICLE IS COMING LOOSE. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES, IS SIX (6) YEARS OLD AND AVERAGES >14,000 MILES PER YEAR. IT HAS HAD NO OTHER MAINTENANCE ISSUES EXCEPT A THERMOSTAT, WHICH WAS REPLACED TWICE AT COST TO THE MANUFAC
Safe to Buy
2021 Bmw X1
10 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Bmw X1
17 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Bmw X1
17 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Bmw X1
18 complaints — well below segment average
2024 Bmw X1
49 complaints — well below segment average