2018 Bmw X1: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
59
Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
6
Injuries
142.4
Severity index
Severity index 142.4 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Bmw X1 ranks 13 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 89% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 22 | 37.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 23.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 13.6% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 10.2% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 8.5% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 6.8% |
| STEERING | 3 | 5.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 5.1% |
The single most-reported system is STRUCTURE, cited in 22 of 59 complaints (37.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V465000 | 12/07/2018 | 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, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On |
| 19V601000 | 14/08/2019 | 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, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in |
| 19V074000 | 30/01/2019 | 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 attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle. |
| 19V349000 | 09/05/2019 | 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 head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.