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All cars · BMW X1 · 2019

2019 BMW X1. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure50%
Automatic emergency braking50%
Electrical25%
Engine25%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
410101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 19V601000 Aug 2019 Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.

    Risk. A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

  • 19V349000 May 2019 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars

    Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

    Risk. In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  • 19V074000 Jan 2019 Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

    Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.

    Risk. If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
BMW X1 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
BMW X1 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD23 / 32 / 26Premium$3,000
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD22 / 31 / 25Premium$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

199 videos about the 2016–2022 BMW X1, 35.3M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical4542K
Oil changes & service5417K
Brakes & ABS4360K
Gauges, lights & wiring1243K
Transmission & shifter1165K
Timing chain & engine181K
Oil leaks & gaskets140K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016762127,812Body structure
2017712330,826Body structure
20181173529,060Body structure
2019–4–Body structure
2020–6–Engine
2021–5–Automatic emergency braking
2022–1–Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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