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2017 BMW X1 Sav Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 BMW X1 Sav has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,277 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 17V062000 2017-01-26 16,771 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

AIR BAGS 16V914000 2016-12-20 3,506 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper,…

Consequence

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The car was on and in drive, but fully stopped at a stoplight on a city street. The rear door opened without any driver input. The doors were locked.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-07-05

“The back hatch closes spontaneously without motion. The car is parked, then I may sit on the trunk of the car putting on my golf shoes and the hatch closes on me until I push it back. I complained to the dealer at the regular one-year service and they said everything is fine.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-05-21

“The back hatch closes spontaneously without motion. The car is parked, then I may sit on the trunk of the car putting on my golf shoes and the hatch closes on me until I push it back. I complained to the dealer at the regular one-year service and they said everything is fine.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE · reported 2018-05-21

“On wednesday, april 4th, I was helping my collie into the back of the suv to take her to the vets and the lift gate automatically began coming down when she was half in. I pushed the button to stop it and my dog started falling out, when I tuned ro catch her the lift gate hit my head with enough…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-04-04

“On wednesday, april 4th, I was helping my collie into the back of the suv to take her to the vets and the lift gate automatically began coming down when she was half in. I pushed the button to stop it and my dog started falling out, when I tuned ro catch her the lift gate hit my head with enough…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE · reported 2018-04-04

“Rear hatch unexpectedly closes and will hit you if you can't move quickly enough. I suspect it happens if your feet move under the bumper when loading or unloading the vehicle, triggering the automatic open/close sensors. Car parked. An warning beep occurs but this only happens after the hatch has…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-11-24

“X1 with comfort access package. Power tailgate often closes unprompted when putting groceries ect in the back of the parked car. Closed twice while I was changing a toddler's diaper in the back almost hitting me and her. Both feet were firmly on the ground when it happened and nobody was touching…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-09-25

“Automatic tailgate malfunctions. Toe kick functions respond erratically 50% of the time. The tailgate has closed on my head while loading/unloading. It has opened while driving on the highway. It has opened only halfway and stalled while stationary, and more important it has stalled halfway while…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-08-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW X1 Sav as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.