Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 BMW X1 has 33 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
33
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Every time I get in or out of my car, the secure vehicle against rolling indicator light comes on. |
| 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... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that after arriving to the destination and shifti... |
| 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 ... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Keep getting the following warning "Transmission - secure vehicle with parking brake". It seems this... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission lock sensor is defective in this car design- the spring in the gearshift assembly ... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Secure vehicle against rolling error displayed despite the fact the car is securely in Park. Issue ... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Please note that this is NOT the result of an accident. The car is a 2016 BMW X1 model which we ha... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | having an issue with the warning light saying Secure Vehicle from Rolling. gear selector replacemen... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Many X1 owners have reported the "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error" online in forums once the ve... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | During the parking of my vehicles (gearbox shifter in P position) and after turning off the engine, ... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Every time I put the car in park It warns me “secure the vehicle against rolling”. I have done exten... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | per internet, very common problem. Gear box problem that prevents car from automatically going into... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | I am receiving a ,Secure vehicle against rolling Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. ... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | On 6/27/23 the car dealership confirmed that the emergency brake sensor has broken and the car now m... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When parked, the transmission warning light is on saying "Secure vehicle with parking break when sto... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated while shifting into park (P), the contact became ... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Error code - Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult Service Center. I... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When parking or starting the car a warning message is issued indicate that I should secure the vehic... |