2020 Model Year

BMW X1

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
12
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V283000 May 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2025

The fuel tank got punctured on the freeway causing the car to lose power. The problem seems that BMW plastic fuel tank is located on the right side a...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Apr 2025

Wastegate actuator turbo failure. Causes sudden loss of power to engine. Turbo function impacted. Drivetrain malfunction warning on dashboard. No p...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2024

Check Engine light checked at dealership revealed Fuel in the NVLD System! They had to replace the NVLD, Charcoal canister, and the Tank vent valve. T...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION Fire
Aug 2024

I had a series of concerning incidents with my car. The trunk door was getting stuck halfway, but I was able to close it after turning on the engine....

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
May 2024

it all started with the Battery and Powertrain and lound Loud niose from under my vehicle and my rear tail light code default. service forgetting to p...

Seat Belts
May 2024

I got my BMW X1 in December of 2020 and currently has 21,000 miles. I've notice unusual wear and tear on the driver side seatbelt so I brought it into...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2023

The vehicle’s sunroof exploded spontaneously. This occured on an elevated expressway with no access above the vehicle. There was no physical impact to...

Brakes
Apr 2022

On 7/1/22, my Vehicle Alert came on advising that the front brake pads need replacement and to schedule an appointment within 1,000 miles. I called th...

Engine
Nov 2021

On Sept 8, 2021, on I-5, North of Marysville, WA, a truck threw a rock through the lower radiator of our X1. We were very lucky that we stopped and f...

Engine
Oct 2021

On Sept 8, 2021, on I-5, North of Marysville, WA, a truck threw a rock through the lower radiator of our X1. We lost all coolant and car was hauled t...

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Summary

The 2020 BMW X1 has 12 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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