BMW X1
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CR MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Predicted Reliability
We expect the 2026 X1 will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023, 2024 and 2025 models.
The 2026 BMW X1 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2026 BMW X1 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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New Models Predicted Reliability
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BMW vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
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NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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In-car Electronics
NA
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2013*
NA
2014
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NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
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2021
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Powertrain
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2013*
NA
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2015
NA
2016*
NA
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NA
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2020
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2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Major
2000
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2006
2007
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2009
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2011
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2013*
NA
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NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
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2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Minor
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Electrical
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
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NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Transmission Major
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2001
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Drive System
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Exhaust
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2007
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2011
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2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2013*
NA
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NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
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NA
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NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Brakes
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2013*
NA
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NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Climate System
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2006
2007
2008
2009
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2011
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2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
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NA
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NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Build Quality
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2013*
NA
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NA
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NA
2016*
NA
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NA
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NA
2020
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2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Electrical Accessories
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Body Hardware
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
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2019
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2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
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2001
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023*
2024
2025
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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2001
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2006
2007
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2009
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2011
2012
2013*
NA
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2015
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2016*
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2017
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2018
2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023*
2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
SEAT BELTS
Oct 21, 2025
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 12, 2025.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V717000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1024
SEAT BELTS
Sep 17, 2025
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V616000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1571
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