BMW X1 recalls
NHTSA's records list 18 safety recalls covering the BMW X1 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2012-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2026 BMW X1 recalls 2
- Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
Component: seat belts. 1,024 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
Component: seat belts. 1,571 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 BMW X1 recalls 3
- Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
Component: seat belts. 1,571 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Strength in B-Pillar Structure
Component: structure. 3,312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 266,716 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 BMW X1 recalls 3
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 428 vehicles potentially affected.
- Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 266,716 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 BMW X1 recalls 6
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 428 vehicles potentially affected.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 11,579 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 266,716 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Second-Row Seat Belts May Malfunction
Component: seat belts. 1,465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
Component: air bags. 15,803 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 BMW X1 recalls 2
- Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
Component: air bags. 15,803 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW X1 recalls 1
- Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 21,537 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW X1 recalls 1
- Air Bags May Not Deploy in Rollover
Component: air bags. 76 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW X1 recalls 3
- Steering Gear Tie Rod may Break
Component: steering. 32 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Occupant Injury in the Event of a Crash/FMVSS 201
Component: structure. 106,182 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Taillights May Loosen and Detach
Component: exterior lighting. 5,920 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW X1 recalls 4
- Steering Gear Tie Rod may Break
Component: steering. 32 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Occupant Injury in the Event of a Crash/FMVSS 201
Component: structure. 106,182 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Taillights May Loosen and Detach
Component: exterior lighting. 5,920 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 5,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 BMW X1 recalls 1
- Occupant Injury in the Event of a Crash/FMVSS 201
Component: structure. 106,182 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 BMW X1 recalls 1
- Occupant Injury in the Event of a Crash/FMVSS 201
Component: structure. 106,182 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 BMW X1 recalls 2
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 BMW X1 recalls 2
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 BMW X1 recalls 2
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 BMW X1 recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.