2014 BMW X1 Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 41 of 112 complaints (37%) on the 2014 BMW X1, the highest share of any model year. Most reports involve Takata recall delays rather than new failures, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked, at a median mileage of 22,500.
- Airbags complaints
- 41
- 37% of 112
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 22,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report the driver airbag failed to deploy in a rear-end crash, resulting in injuries and a totaled vehicle.
- Multiple owners cite the Takata recall (campaign 16V071000) and say replacement parts were unavailable for months beyond a reasonable repair timeframe.
- Some owners report an illuminated air bag warning light while driving at highway speed, tied to the pending recall repair.
- Several owners describe difficulty getting status updates from BMW dealers on when Takata recall parts would arrive.
- Owners state they had not personally experienced an airbag failure but were concerned about driving the vehicle while waiting for the recall remedy.
When 2014 BMW X1 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 25, 2016, latest Nov 21, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 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
- Are there airbag problems with the 2014 BMW X1?
- NHTSA lists 41 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 BMW X1, which is 37% of all complaints for that model year, the highest airbag share among X1 model years listed.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 BMW X1?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag recalls covering the 2014 X1: campaign 16V071000 (reported 2016-02-05) for the driver frontal air bag module or inflator, and campaign 20V017000 (reported 2020-01-15) for driver air bag replacement.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2014 BMW X1.
- At what mileage do airbag problems occur on the 2014 X1?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 BMW X1 is 22,500 miles.
- Do other X1 model years have similar airbag complaint rates?
- The 2013 X1 had 33 airbag complaints (32% share) and the 2015 X1 had 30 (32% share), both close to the 2014 X1's 41 complaints and 37% share, while later years like 2016-2025 show far fewer.