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2023 BMW X1 problems

NHTSA lists 70 complaints for the 2023 BMW X1, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X1.

At a glance

Complaints
70
With crash
2
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
6
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
266,716
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
78

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)3144.3%
SERVICE BRAKES3144.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2231.4%
POWER TRAIN68.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE57.1%
AIR BAGS45.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM45.7%
BACK OVER PREVENTION34.3%
ENGINE22.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11.4%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
BACK OVER PREVENTIONREARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONSENSING SYSTEM1
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS1
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
unclear3347.1%0.92
loss of control2231.4%0.80
electrical electronic811.4%0.84
restraint or airbag45.7%0.86
fire or overheating22.9%0.78
mechanical failure11.4%0.99
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
low3651.4%0.75
moderate2738.6%0.91
high57.1%0.81
none22.9%0.99

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 70 tagged complaints of 70 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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6 recalls.

26V422000

Date: 2026-07-01. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehic (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V739000

Date: 2024-10-02. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: 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 properl (excerpt)

Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V697000

Date: 2024-09-18. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: 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 in (excerpt)

Consequence: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V104000

Date: 2024-02-12. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V260000

Date: 2023-04-12. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V079000

Date: 2023-02-14. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

78 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30
STRUCTURE14
EQUIPMENT7
POWER TRAIN6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
SEATS4
ENGINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3

11037844

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators. Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. If a fault occurs, the wipers or air flap controls may operate incorrectly or fail. A wiper

11035396

Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.

Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not co

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.

11030061

Date: 2026-03-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.

11028922

Date: 2026-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 a 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video a V33 01 26 Humminga and a V33 02 26 Clickinga The noise may be amplified depending on road speed. Or 2. Fault memory entry: Customer has Dynamic Stability

11019554

Date: 2025-06-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS

11019563

Date: 2025-06-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Boarda CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.

11019561

Date: 2025-06-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

A a knocking/thumpinga noise can be heard during left/right steering wheel movements while stationary or atlow speeds, and can also be felt in the steering wheel. The noise occurs at high interior temperatures above 86A?F. When the vehicle interior cools down, the noise is diminished.

11017506

Date: 2025-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
X170

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Other BMW models, 2023

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