The Lemon Index2020 BMW X1. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 33% |
| Seat belts | 17% |
| Airbags | 17% |
| Brakes | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
20V283000 May 2020 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Risk. If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | FWD | 24 / 33 / 27 | Premium | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 23 / 31 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
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.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 542K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 417K |
| Brakes & ABS | 4 | 360K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 243K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 165K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 81K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 1 | 40K |
Nearby model years
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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