BMW X1 recalls and safety
20 recalls · crash ratings 2018-2026 · 672 owner complaints
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The BMW X1 has 20 recalls covering 1.24 million vehicles as reported; model year 2023 is covered by the most (6). The 2026 BMW X1 earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 56 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; unknown or other is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
20
Most for 2023: 6
Units affected
1.24M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
56
-68.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
14 rated versions, model years 2018 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 15.7% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 15.7% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 15.7% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 15.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | 15.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW X1, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
56 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other160
- Electrical system143
- Power train117
- Service brakes90
- Engine87
- Structure66
- Engine and engine cooling56
- Complaints
- 672
- Crashes reported
- 28
- Fires reported
- 12
- People injured
- 32
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW X1 by component
- Seat belts5 · 41K units
- Air bags3 · 76K units
- Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 12K units
- Steering2 · 34 units
- Structure2 · 109K units
- Electrical system1 · 721K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 5,309 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 5,920 units
BMW X1 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 BMW X1 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 BMW X1. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW X1 have?
20 recalls cover the BMW X1, for 1.24 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 BMW X1?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 17.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW X1?
Unknown or other: named in 160 of the 672 safety complaints about the BMW X1, then electrical system (143). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.