2017 BMW X1 problems
Owners have filed 210 complaints about the 2017 BMW X1 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 27.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 11.9%. A further 23.3% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints210
Crashes3
Fires0
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 27.1% · 57
Unknown or other 23.3% · 49
Service brakes 11.9% · 25
Electrical system 11.4% · 24
Structure 9.5% · 20
Engine 5.7% · 12
Back over prevention 1.9% · 4
Seat belts 1.4% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the BMW X1 in this data, 2017 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 68 in the last three years against 120 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,210 miles.
In owners' own words
I purchased the car used in September 2023. About three months ago got the following warning "Transmission : Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake when Stationary. Consult Service Center." The issue seems to be a Shiftlock solenoid selector Lever coil spring that was compromised. No accidents. This is triggering a warning every time upon tuyrning the vehicle on. Power train
When gear selector is put in park warning comes on SECURE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. Not knowing if this is a false warning or not car could roll if emergency brake is not applied. Numerous complaints to BMW about this condition happening on many BMW X1 models on BMW forum and complaints to BMW also to NHTSA. By myself. No prior warnings. Power train
When parked, the transmission warning light is on saying "Secure vehicle with parking break when stopped. Consult service center" The service center states that this is like driving with the door open. This appears to be a very common issue in X1, but the BMW dealership does not recognize the common safety issue as a recall. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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