2017 Model Year

BMW X1

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
153
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Severe
10

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V747000 Oct 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Jan 2026

Secure vehicle against rolling error

WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Nov 2025

I am writing to formally file a report regarding the severe mechanical damage to the vehicle I purchased on June 14th, 2024, identified as A 2017 BMW-...

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Aug 2025

My car suddenly displayed a drivetrain malfunction error, and I cannot identify the reason because the car was driving normally in a residential area.

Engine
Aug 2025

PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM, FOUND OIL FILTER HOUSING TO BE LEAKING COOLANT, REPLACE OIL FILTER HOUSING WITH BOTH SETS OF GASKETS

Engine
Aug 2025

Engine motor mounts failed

Engine
Aug 2025

My water pump went bad and overheated my engine, resulting in a repair cost of over $4,000 for a 2017 BMW X1. Needed repairs are: Water Pump, Remove &...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact received a notification letter of BMW Campaign Number: SIB 01 02 24(Evap System Purge(Vent) Valve Extended...

Engine
Jul 2025

1. Failed Engine, coolant, temperature sensor; missing COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. Avail for inspection. 2. My car failed multiple occasions to show a...

Brakes
Jul 2025

Every time I get in the vehicle or turn the vehicle off I get a message "Secure vehicle against rolling contact service specialist". Even if I press...

Engine
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon start-up, the driver had to wait two minutes for the vehicle to warm up to prevent the ve...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 BMW X1 has 153 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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