2013 BMW X1 Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2013 BMW X1, 32% of all complaints filed for that year, including 3 crashes. Two related recalls (20V017000 and 16V071000) cover driver airbag inflators and modules, with the median failure mileage at 35,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 33
- 32% of 102
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high-speed collisions, including one crash where the vehicle was declared totaled.
- Airbags reportedly did not deploy in a rear-end collision on a highway, even after hard braking and impact.
- Several owners describe long delays getting the Takata airbag recall (16V071000) completed because replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
- Some owners state the unresolved Takata recall made the vehicle difficult to sell or trade in.
- One owner's case involved a legal representative noting the front air bag module had not been replaced months after the recall notice was issued.
When 2013 BMW X1 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 14, 2013, latest Sep 21, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 BMW X1
- NHTSA 20V017000Jan 15, 2020Airbags59,965 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Airbags complaints by X1 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 BMW X1?
- NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2013 BMW X1, which is 32% of the 102 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 BMW X1?
- Yes. Two recalls apply: campaign 20V017000, covering driver airbag replacement, and campaign 16V071000, the Takata-related recall covering the driver frontal airbag module or inflator.
- Did the airbag problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes tied to airbag complaints for the 2013 BMW X1, with no reported fires or injuries.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 BMW X1 is 35,000 miles.
- Was the Takata recall repair fast for the 2013 BMW X1?
- Multiple owners reported extended delays in 2016 due to unavailable replacement parts for the 16V071000 Takata recall.