2017 BMW X1 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 14 X1 years
The 2017 BMW X1 has 164 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of any X1 model year, ranking it worst overall. Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 35% of complaints, with 4 recalls covering airbags, seat belts, and structure.
- Complaints
- 164
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2017 BMW X1 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain57 (35%)
- Other52 (32%)
- Brakes27 (16%)
- Electrical System25 (15%)
- Structure & Body25 (15%)
- Engine14 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (3%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
- Seat Belts3 (2%)
What owners report
- Rear power liftgate closes or opens on its own while people or pets are near it, sometimes striking the driver.
- Automatic tailgate hits owners or animals during loading and unloading, even with a warning beep.
- Rear doors have opened by themselves while the vehicle was locked and stopped at a light.
- Airbags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract during a low-speed crash.
- Brake calipers reportedly rust and stop holding pads against the rotors properly, requiring repeated repairs.
- Transmission displays a warning message and the vehicle can roll after being placed in park.
2017 BMW X1 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V349000May 9, 2019Structure & Body106,182 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: 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 contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 17V062000Jan 26, 2017Airbags16,771 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 16V914000Dec 20, 2016Airbags3,506 vehicles
Air bags
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, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: 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.
2017 BMW X1 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,125
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other X1 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 BMW X1 a bad year?
- Among 14 model years of the X1, 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, with 164 complaints and 4 recalls, so it is rated Avoid relative to other X1 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 BMW X1?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area, accounting for 57 of 164 complaints (35%), with a median failure mileage of 59,000.
- Does the 2017 BMW X1 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 X1, covering structure/body B-pillar trim, airbags (two separate campaigns), and seat belts.
- How does the 2017 X1 compare to other years?
- The 2017 X1 has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2016 (92), 2014 (77), and all other years listed, making it the worst-ranked year in the dataset.