Every 2019 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 →Steering · NHTSA 19V601000
Aug 14, 2019Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
- Risk
- A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Full recall details for 19V601000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 19V074000
Jan 30, 2019Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 19V074000 →
2019 BMW X1 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X1, reporting 1 crashes, 3 injuries. BMW has issued at least 68 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
- Electrical System5
- Structure3
- Engine2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (28)
- Equipment (19)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
- Structure (8)
- Engine (4)
- Steering (4)
Read BMW X1 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X1. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The car is equipped with Driving Assistant. BMW Active Driving Assistant is a collection of driving assistance and collision avoidance technologies.”
2019 BMW X1Nov 29, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11442032
“My car began shaking at low speeds when turning. Brought it to a mechanic to investigate and they performed a recommended manufacturer alteration on the car related to rear differential vent.”
2019 BMW X1Jun 6, 2026 · ME
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11742471
“A recall was issued for similar vehicles (X1) but ended with the 2018 model year (Recall 24V-608). This issue continues to be present in the 2019 model year. The thermostats in subsequent year models continue to leak, presenting a hazard.”
2019 BMW X1Sep 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11685845
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X1. The contact stated that the emergency call error light illuminated the instrument panel. In December of 2024, the contact received notification regarding an extended warranty coverage for the battery to be replaced.”
2019 BMW X1Mar 12, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11647914
“SOS Malfunction For the past two years, I have received a notice on my dashboard that there is a problem with the Emergency Call System. However, the message appears intermittently for weeks or months at a time.211/400”
2019 BMW X1Jan 22, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11637819
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