The Lemon Index2025 BMW X1.
The 2025 BMW X1 has too few complaints to score: 17 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 26 to 28 mpg combined. The best BMW X1 year is 2013.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 17 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every BMW X1 year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 3
- seat belts 2025
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- body structure 2024
The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
- stability control 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems BMW told dealers about
BMW sent dealers 63 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Heat Management Module Return
- While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake
- Check control message (790) Emergency gearbox release activated is displayed immediately after…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2850–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
While parking touched throttle, car rapidly accilerated and plunged trhough rear wall of garaged
2025 BMW X1 owner · NHTSA complaint 11746772
Quick answers
Is the 2025 BMW X1 reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 17 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 BMW X1 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (53%), transmission & drivetrain (35%) and brakes (24%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW X1 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW X1 get?
26 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 BMW X1 safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 BMW X1 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 35% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 BMW X1 cost in fuel a year?
About $2850 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 BMW X1 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What BMW X1 year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2017 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works