Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 BMW x1 has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that it was discovered that ... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Received an error message: Transmission. Use parking break to prevent rolling. Dealership said it ... |
| Nov 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Im having a message on my bmw states “ secure vehicle against rolling” |
| Apr 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear defroster burst into flames. Melting the paneling and wiring |
| Feb 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a “Secu... |
| Feb 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The sunroof shade is a common failure point on these cars that’s not being addressed. A quick intern... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I saw there was a recall for the sunroof for my type of vehicle, sunroof components do not open when... |
| Apr 24, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof shadescreen failed to close: it is a safety issue because it is impossible to close the ... |
| Apr 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am seeing this error while getting in the parked vehicle -'Secure Vehicle against rolling' in the ... |
| May 5, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SUN SHADE MECHANISM WILL NOT OPEN, CAUSING THE SUN SHADE TO TEAR. SEEMS THAT SUN SHADE IS OFF THE T... |
| Feb 27, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ONLY HAD CAR 2 MONTHS AND DOOR HANDLE LOCKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. WHEN I USE KEY DOOR LOCKS AND UN... |
| May 14, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE HANDS-FREE MECHANISM/ACTUATOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATE (MAKING A KICKING MOTION WITH... |