NHTSA lists 59 complaints for the 2018 BMW X1, 6 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X1.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| structural or corrosion | 21 | 35.6% | 0.71 |
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| restraint or airbag | 9 | 15.3% | 0.79 |
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| loss of control | 7 | 11.9% | 0.84 |
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| mechanical failure | 6 | 10.2% | 0.71 |
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| unclear | 6 | 10.2% | 1.00 |
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| electrical electronic | 3 | 5.1% | 0.69 |
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| fire or overheating | 3 | 5.1% | 0.83 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 5.1% | 0.97 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 1.7% | 0.68 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| low | 26 | 44.1% | 0.71 |
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| moderate | 24 | 40.7% | 0.85 |
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| high | 8 | 13.6% | 0.91 |
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| critical | 1 | 1.7% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 59 tagged complaints of 59 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2019-08-14. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-09. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-01-30. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-07-11. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 2 (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
98 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 36 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| STRUCTURE | 10 |
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| ENGINE | 6 |
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| SEATS | 5 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 |
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| STEERING | 4 |
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11035496
Date: 2026-06-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
11032730
Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
11013038
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in-service / delivery date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibil
11012113
Date: 2024-12-31. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in-service / delivery date.
11009005
Date: 2024-10-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The a End of lifea or a Emergency call system errora Check Control message appears in the vehicle. The following fault memory entry is stored: B7F341 a Emergency battery: Hardware faulty
11000578
Date: 2024-05-02. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
10249435
Date: 2024-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10249023
Date: 2024-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS.
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.
10247567
Date: 2023-12-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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, rec