The 2017 BMW X1 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 121,637 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE19V3490002019-05-09106,182 affected
Defect
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 the requirements of Federal Motor…
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may…
SEAT BELTS16V7470002016-10-1715,455 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency…
Consequence
In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
50
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
49
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
19
4injuries
ENGINE
11
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
4
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
3
SEAT BELTS
3
Total complaints209
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“What you’re noticing (and why it matters) 1. Engine mounts wearing out engine mounts can wear over time, but premature failure (early loosening, vibration, clunking) can point to: defective parts poor design for that model year this is a common complaint in some bmw models, especially as mileage…”
“What you’re noticing (and why it matters) 1. Engine mounts wearing out engine mounts can wear over time, but premature failure (early loosening, vibration, clunking) can point to: defective parts poor design for that model year this is a common complaint in some bmw models, especially as mileage…”
“What you’re noticing (and why it matters) 1. Engine mounts wearing out engine mounts can wear over time, but premature failure (early loosening, vibration, clunking) can point to: defective parts poor design for that model year this is a common complaint in some bmw models, especially as mileage…”
“Every time I get in the vehicle or turn the vehicle off I get a message "secure vehicle against rolling contact service specialist". Even if I press the emergency brake it still continues, this appears to be a known problem with the bmw x1 and not sure if it will cause my car to roll away.”
“Secure vehicle against rolling error”
“My car suddenly displayed a drivetrain malfunction error, and I cannot identify the reason because the car was driving normally in a residential area.”
“My car suddenly displayed a drivetrain malfunction error, and I cannot identify the reason because the car was driving normally in a residential area.”
“My 2017 bmw x1 has a faulty gear selector torsion spring that triggers a “secure vehicle against rollingâ€� warning. This is a known issue that mini has acknowledged and extended warranty coverage for, despite using the same part. Many bmw owners are experiencing the same failure, which could…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 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…
InvestigationEA21002 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…
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 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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