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All cars · BMW X1 · 2022

2022 BMW X1. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine100%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V079000 Feb 2023 Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.

    Risk. A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  • 22V513000 Jul 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Crash ratings by version

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

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
2019–4–Body structure
2020–6–Engine
2021–5–Automatic emergency braking
2022–1–Engine
20232807021,042Brakes
20241283027,306Brakes
2025–1727,386Electrical

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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