Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X1, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 BMW X1 failed the safety check 0.19% of the time — 77% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 12,885 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
58,086 new BMW X1 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (19,452), Italy (10,450), France (6,983).
- Average mass
- 1,665 kg
- Average CO₂
- 117 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 108 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 44% · Petrol 31% · Petrol/electric 25%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
25,810 BMW X1 cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.1 l/100 km on the road against 5.2 in the WLTP test (+17%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,227 | 7.6 | 6.5 | +17% |
| Petrol hybrid | 1,001 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Diesel | 12,186 | 6.1 | 5.2 | +17% |
| Diesel hybrid | 1,281 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 5,115 | 6.2 | 1.7 | +259% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 BMW X1 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (92 kW, 123 hp), 1.5 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp) and 2.0 petrol (131 kW, 176 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 92 kW 123 hp | 1,261 |
| 1.5 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 650 |
| 2.0 petrol | 131 kW 176 hp | 495 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 150 kW 201 hp | 93 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 60 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,593 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 58% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €57,286.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde289
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld123
- Remslang schuurt langs enig deel68
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm63
- Band onvoldoende profiel54
- Band beschadigd42
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage18
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht16
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
6,654 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 27 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
319 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 68,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
184 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2022 BMW X1 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.7 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 9.1 L/100 km (about 26 mpg US), CO₂ 213 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.7 | 9.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 BMW X1.
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2021777 16 Dec 2021 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the tell-tale (warning light) for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't light up in the instrument cluster when you start the ve… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2022 BMW X1: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012092 | Due to a software error in the Basic Central Platform (BCP), Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is no longerpossible. |
| 11009005 | The End of life or Emergency call system error Check Control message appears in the vehicle. The following fault memory entry is stored: B7F341 Emergency battery: Hardware faulty |
| 11002657 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000533 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000503 | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. |
| 10253730 | The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 802680 - Functional display defective and/or 802681 - Locator lighting defective and/or 802691 - Release button fault |
| 10253346 | The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (drivers door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside) In some cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short distance before stopping. |
| 10250363 | Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle. |
| 10249435 | Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. |
| 10249434 | Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle. |
| 10249027 | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. |
| 10249023 | Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown. |
| 10247578 | When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. |
| 10247576 | Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative .During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module is found to have blown. |
| 10247567 | Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE |
| 10245422 | Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed. |
| 10245377 | When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. |
| 10245376 | The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature. |
| 10245375 | The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 802680 - Functional display defective and/or 802681 - Locator lighting defective and/or 802691 - Release button faulty |
| 10245372 | The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. |
| 10245371 | When opening the front door(s), a clacking sound is heard. |
| 10245368 | Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop. |
| 10244242 | Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. |
| 10242881 | The tailgate/trunk will not unlatch or open whensignaled via the interior button (drivers door panel)or the key fob. |
| 10242701 | The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)