The 2013 BMW X1 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 780,761 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi…
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS20V0170002020-01-1559,965 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i,…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
1fires
ENGINE
16
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1fires
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes
Total complaints60
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Approximately 8 months ago, I brought my car to the bmw dealership keeler's in latham, ny 12110 for a recall 24v-608:474, the dealer held my car for a day. Two weeks later after taking my car in for the recall, my check engine light started going off and on, off and on, then it comes on and stayed…”
“Approximately 8 months ago, I brought my car to the bmw dealership keeler's in latham, ny 12110 for a recall 24v-608:474, the dealer held my car for a day. Two weeks later after taking my car in for the recall, my check engine light started going off and on, off and on, then it comes on and stayed…”
“Approximately 8 months ago, I brought my car to the bmw dealership keeler's in latham, ny 12110 for a recall 24v-608:474, the dealer held my car for a day. Two weeks later after taking my car in for the recall, my check engine light started going off and on, off and on, then it comes on and stayed…”
“Coolant pump electrical connector recall #24v-608 program control units (dme) recall #20e-a01 I am following up because my dealer was unable to complete the dme recall, and the coolant pump recall still shows as incomplete in nhtsa. My vehicle was moved off-site without my consent. I received no…”
“Coolant pump electrical connector recall #24v-608 program control units (dme) recall #20e-a01 I am following up because my dealer was unable to complete the dme recall, and the coolant pump recall still shows as incomplete in nhtsa. My vehicle was moved off-site without my consent. I received no…”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. The contact stated that while shifting into park(p) and turning off the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from under the hood and entering the cabin through the air vents. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence; however, the…”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. The contact stated that while shifting into park(p) and turning off the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from under the hood and entering the cabin through the air vents. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence; however, the…”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW X1 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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