Every 2017 BMW X1 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 19V349000
Sep 5, 2019Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 19V349000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 17V062000
Jan 26, 2017Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 17V062000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V914000
Dec 20, 2016Air Bags
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 16V914000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V747000
Oct 17, 2016Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 16V747000 →
2017 BMW X1 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X1, reporting 3 crashes, 11 injuries. BMW has issued at least 190 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train57
- Unknown Or Other52
- Service Brakes27
- Structure26
- Electrical System25
- Engine12
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (134)
- Electrical System (122)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (43)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (31)
- Structure (31)
- Visibility (22)
Read BMW X1 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 BMW X1
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X1. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“This week, again, the rear hatch came down on me as I was loading groceries and while I tried to fend it off, giving me a bruise on my lower arm The rear hatch door randomly closes while I am loading/unloading the rear of the X1.”
2017 BMW X1Sep 17, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11544987
Injury reported
“ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH, I WAS HELPING MY COLLIE INTO THE BACK OF THE SUV TO TAKE HER TO THE VETS AND THE LIFT GATE AUTOMATICALLY BEGAN COMING DOWN WHEN SHE WAS HALF IN.”
2017 BMW X1 SAVApr 9, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11084211
Crash
“I recently experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration while driving my BMW X1. While turning the vehicle to park in a spot, the vehicle suddenly took off and collided with a pillar.”
2017 BMW X1Mar 6, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11510464
“AUTOMATIC TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONS. TOE KICK FUNCTIONS RESPOND ERRATICALLY 50% OF THE TIME. THE TAILGATE HAS CLOSED ON MY HEAD WHILE LOADING/UNLOADING. IT HAS OPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.”
2017 BMW X1 SAVJul 11, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11231069
Injury reported
“Three months after purchasing my 2017 BMW X1, the back hatch without warrant inadvertently starting closing, at one time almost closing on my just about 3 year old granddaughter. there was no movement and the key was placing remotely on a table.”
2017 BMW X1Jan 11, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11501290
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