Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 BMW X1 has 4 recalls, 57 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
57
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V465000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, pr...
19V601000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryma...
19V074000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attach...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 BMW X1 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the chec... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | While driving my vehicle at normal highway and city speeds, I noticed a serious steering issue where... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | STEERING | In November I noticed a noise when steering. I took my suv to the mechanic shop and they located the... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On the evening of July 10, 2025, while driving a 2018 BMW X1, I experienced a sudden cascade of dash... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while approaching an intersection at 10 MPH,... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | Airbag. No open recalls. Spinal injury in head-on collision. Unknown Crash Champions at Windsor ... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | There is an issue with the X1 series of BMWs where the system shuts down after a cold start. This ca... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | This was struck in the rear at the stop light. |
| Apr 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | This vehicle was rear ended with rear frame damage. The airbag light stays on and the seat belt was ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was driving down the highway at 70 MPH when my sunroof suddenly exploded. There was no damage to the... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ENGINE | Car began to make a loud humming noise from the engine compartment and the car went stiff. The check... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Car does not idle when first starts. Shifting into reverse causes car to nearly stall. To avoid this... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check ... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When first turning on the car in the morning and trying to reverse the vehicle, it begins jerking an... |
| Dec 25, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle stalled on a busy street and could not be restarted. Other drivers stopped and assisted m... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2018 BMW X1. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE REPAIR OF A SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. |
| Aug 6, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I came outside this afternoon to my Panaromic sunroof shattered. I researched if this has happened ... |
| Mar 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear li... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | AIR BAGS | At-fault vehicle (charged with improper lane usage) in Toyota Corolla attempted to abruptly merge le... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Serious highway accident in Chicago suburbs whereby car was totaled. Engine came away from chassis a... |