Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 BMW X1 has 3 recalls, 159 complaints.
3
Recalls
159
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V747000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door ...
19V349000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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 he...
15V887000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Spo...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2016 BMW X1.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Known HVAC-produced moisture drainage issue that cause water to get trapped inside the system and ca... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | - Roof and pillars I have been having for almost a year when trying to open and slide on the track. ... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that it was discovered that ... |
| May 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2016 BMW X1 28i is leaking coolant. I am also getting a smell of something burning inside the car... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Every time I get in or out of my car, the secure vehicle against rolling indicator light comes on. |
| Feb 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Sunroof shade came off the tracks and is now sagging partially obstructing the view of my rear view ... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Error message when getting in the truck says “Secure vehicle against rolling”. |
| Jan 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car is indicating the I need to press the parking brake to secure the car from rolling after I h... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | "Secure vehicle from rolling" keeps coming on the dashboard when I turn the car off or put into park... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | TIRES | 225/50 R18. Purchased in March 2024 and tread is already at 4/32 and 5/32 as of Dec 2024 for 2 of t... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2016 X1 is showing in the dashboard a “secure vehicle against rolling” transmission message; the ... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Warning light stating "Secure vehicle against rolling". Even when the vehicle is in park it could s... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Message-secure vehicle from rolling |
| Oct 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that after arriving to the destination and shifti... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Sunroof shade ripped off |
| Aug 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After I got my 2016 BMW X1 from Service, I heard a rough sound when I reversed the vehicle from Park... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Received an error message: Transmission. Use parking break to prevent rolling. Dealership said it ... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car just started showing an error code every time I turn it off or on saying to "Secure vehicle w... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Secure vehicle from rolling error. Secure vehicle with parking brake Spring pin broke in side gear ... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Every time I start or stop my vehicle I get a notification that shows Transmission: Secure vehicle ... |