2018 Model Year

BMW X1

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
56
Recalls
1
Crashes
6
Severe
13

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V465000 Jul 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Jan 2026

While driving my vehicle at normal highway and city speeds, I noticed a serious steering issue where the steering wheel feels excessively loose and un...

Steering
Dec 2025

In November I noticed a noise when steering. I took my suv to the mechanic shop and they located the following recall from your website: recall 19V601...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Nov 2025

On the evening of July 10, 2025, while driving a 2018 BMW X1, I experienced a sudden cascade of dashboard alerts, including warnings for the airbag, c...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while approaching an intersection at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and came to a complete stop i...

Steering
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no w...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jul 2024

There is an issue with the X1 series of BMWs where the system shuts down after a cold start. This car displays alerts on the dashboard, and BMW servic...

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE Crash
Jul 2024

Airbag. No open recalls. Spinal injury in head-on collision. Unknown Crash Champions at Windsor Mills in Baltimore, MD (auto body shop for Progres...

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS Crash
Jun 2024

This was struck in the rear at the stop light.

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS Crash
Apr 2024

This vehicle was rear ended with rear frame damage. The airbag light stays on and the seat belt was ejected and lock. The seat now will not extend to...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2024

Was driving down the highway at 70 MPH when my sunroof suddenly exploded. There was no damage to the sunroof prior to the explosion and there was no o...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 BMW X1 has 56 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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