Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2016. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2027.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 X1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 X1 | 17 | 3 |
| 2024 X1 | 30 | 3 |
| 2023 X1 | 70 | 6 |
| 2022 X1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 X1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 X1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 X1 | 13 | 3 |
| 2018 X1 | 60 | 4 |
| 2017 X1Most complaints | 156 | 2 |
| 2016 X1Most complaints | 159 | 3 |
| 2015 X1 | 52 | 2 |
| 2014 X1 | 55 | 2 |
| 2013 X1 | 38 | 2 |
| 2012 X1 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Unknown or other161
- Electrical system143
- Power train117
- Service brakes90
- Engine88
- Structure66
- Engine and engine cooling56
- Electronic stability control (esc)42
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 64 X1 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 21 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 13 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 5 of 9 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 BMW X1 SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2025 | 2025 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2024 | 2024 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW X1 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.3–9.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 9.5 | 6.9 | 8.3 |
| 2025 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 9.7 | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| 2024 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2023 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2022 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| 2021 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| 2019 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.5 | 9.3 |
| 2018 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.5 | 9.3 |
| 2017 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 7.4 | 9.1 |
| 2016 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 7.2 | 9.1 |
| 2014 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 7.2 | 9.1 |
| 2013 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| 2012 | X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.8 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
5,366 X1 cars are on the New Zealand register; 41% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 297 | 297 | 0 |
| 2025 | 311 | 310 | 0 |
| 2024 | 298 | 295 | 3 |
| 2023 | 245 | 241 | 3 |
| 2022 | 184 | 183 | 0 |
| 2021 | 120 | 117 | 3 |
| 2020 | 174 | 166 | 8 |
| 2019 | 147 | 121 | 24 |
| 2018 | 156 | 124 | 29 |
| 2017 | 298 | 234 | 61 |
| 2016 | 274 | 179 | 91 |
| 2015 | 217 | 95 | 121 |
| 2014 | 284 | 147 | 132 |
| 2013 | 407 | 165 | 236 |
| 2012 | 610 | 162 | 439 |
| 2011 | 775 | 128 | 632 |
| 2010 | 568 | 138 | 419 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
37,338 X1 cars are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports, and 3,726 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,624 | €64,241 |
| 2025 | 3,111 | €63,748 |
| 2024 | 3,323 | €62,309 |
| 2023 | 2,631 | €63,025 |
| 2022 | 2,593 | €57,286 |
| 2021 | 3,711 | €57,193 |
| 2020 | 2,830 | €55,702 |
| 2019 | 3,105 | €54,008 |
| 2018 | 3,318 | €53,202 |
| 2017 | 3,738 | €53,178 |
| 2016 | 2,679 | €50,969 |
| 2015 | 885 | €50,123 |
| 2014 | 974 | €48,235 |
| 2013 | 383 | €50,544 |
| 2012 | 334 | €48,040 |
| 2011 | 963 | €46,859 |
| 2010 | 1,136 | €45,380 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
8,089 X1 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 59% petrol, 41% diesel; 48% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 229 | 0 km |
| 2025 | 623 | 0 km |
| 2024 | 715 | 19,000 km |
| 2023 | 724 | 42,000 km |
| 2022 | 319 | 68,000 km |
| 2021 | 835 | 70,000 km |
| 2020 | 721 | 78,000 km |
| 2019 | 267 | 107,000 km |
| 2018 | 386 | 122,000 km |
| 2017 | 515 | 147,000 km |
| 2016 | 708 | 169,000 km |
| 2015 | 200 | 179,000 km |
| 2014 | 226 | 198,000 km |
| 2013 | 336 | 215,000 km |
| 2012 | 359 | 231,000 km |
| 2011 | 418 | 244,000 km |
| 2010 | 431 | 270,000 km |
| 2009 | 77 | 277,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,542 X1 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 15 of those collisions were fatal and 287 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327 | 2 | 65 |
| 2024 | 285 | 3 | 59 |
| 2023 | 322 | 4 | 65 |
| 2022 | 320 | 5 | 53 |
| 2021 | 288 | 1 | 45 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
129,723 X1 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,357 | 270 |
| 2024 | 6,715 | 46 |
| 2023 | 4,382 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6,654 | 27 |
| 2021 | 7,154 | 29 |
| 2020 | 7,336 | 37 |
| 2019 | 13,291 | 100 |
| 2018 | 14,230 | 120 |
| 2017 | 13,599 | 112 |
| 2016 | 12,115 | 138 |
| 2015 | 4,365 | 96 |
| 2014 | 7,328 | 268 |
| 2013 | 6,604 | 268 |
| 2012 | 4,810 | 294 |
| 2011 | 5,310 | 339 |
| 2010 | 4,103 | 392 |
| 2009 | 370 | 42 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
100,675 X1 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 83% passed first time, against 78% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 352 | 93% |
| 2020 | 8,027 | 90% |
| 2019 | 13,979 | 90% |
| 2018 | 14,831 | 88% |
| 2017 | 13,961 | 87% |
| 2016 | 12,595 | 86% |
| 2015 | 4,662 | 81% |
| 2014 | 7,900 | 76% |
| 2013 | 7,275 | 76% |
| 2012 | 5,552 | 72% |
| 2011 | 6,169 | 72% |
| 2010 | 4,919 | 70% |
| 2009 | 453 | 68% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | X1 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| Suspension | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| Brakes | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
875,480 new BMW X1 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (19,452), Italy (10,450), France (6,983).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58,086 | 117 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 80,341 | 112 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 85,758 | 131 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 106,459 | 155 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 93,957 | 156 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 100,402 | 125 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 93,075 | — |
| 2015 | 39,800 | — |
| 2014 | 58,875 | — |
| 2013 | 60,587 | — |
| 2012 | 26,604 | — |
| 2011 | 33,890 | — |
| 2010 | 37,646 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
125,383 BMW X1 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 6.1 l/100 km on the road, against 5.2 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 17% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.7 l/100 km against 1.2 l/100 km on paper, with 30% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 21,607 | 7.6 | 6.5 | +16% |
| Petrol hybrid | 12,216 | 7.4 | 6.3 | +18% |
| Diesel | 41,420 | 6.1 | 5.2 | +17% |
| Diesel hybrid | 15,103 | 6.0 | 4.9 | +22% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 35,037 | 5.7 | 1.2 | +397% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel BMW X1 uses 6.1 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 910 litres: €2,067 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel hybrid | Petrol hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,067 | €2,487 | €2,043 | €2,419 |
| Italy | €2,047 | €2,301 | €2,023 | €2,237 |
| United Kingdom | £1,818 | £1,993 | £1,797 | £1,938 |
| Spain | €1,723 | €2,032 | €1,703 | €1,976 |
| France | €2,139 | €2,544 | €2,115 | €2,474 |
| United States | $1,512 | $1,292 | $1,495 | $1,256 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the X1 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product do…
The seatbelts in the second row may not have been manufactured correctly and could cause the car-sensitivity sensors to fail. This could reduce the protective effect of the seatbelts and lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the …
The seat belts of the car were not manufactured correctly. In the event of a collision or accident, the restraint function of the seat belts may be reduced and may not provide the necessary protection. As a result, there may be an increased risk of injury. The…
The cell modules in the vehicles concerned were not produced in accordance with the specifications, which may cause the module frame to fail. This may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on th…
The material used for the B-pillar reinforcement plates is inadequate. This can alter the crash characteristics, leading to an increased risk of injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market su…
The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments of the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surv…
The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-up and may break. In this case, the reduced braking performance requires greater force and the braking distance may increase. In addi…
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…
The front left seat's height adjustment mechanism may have been incorrectly riveted, potentially compromising the seat's structural integrity. In an accident, this could have a negative impact on the restraint system and increase the risk of injuries. The prod…
The seat recliner adjuster may not be correctly welded, which could cause the backrest not to lock. If it doesn't lock, the seatback might not stay secure in a collision, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the app…
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the An…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
20 campaigns cover the X1; the latest 12 are below.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA recalls