What is the most common transmission problem on the 2017 BMW X1?

NHTSA complaints most often describe a "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling" warning caused by a broken torsion spring in the gear selector, which prevents the system from confirming the transmission is in park.

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 X1 have?

NHTSA lists 57 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2017 X1, making up 35% of the 164 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 BMW X1 transmission issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue on the 2017 X1.

At what mileage do 2017 X1 transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,000 miles.

Does the transmission issue cause crashes on the 2017 X1?

NHTSA data for this component and model year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

2017 BMW X1 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 57 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2017 BMW X1, or 35% of all 164 complaints filed for the year — the highest share of any model year in this range. Most describe a broken gear-selector torsion spring triggering a rolling warning, with median failure mileage at 59,000. No related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 57; 35% of 164
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling" warning appearing on the instrument panel even when the transmission is in park and the parking brake is engaged.
Several complaints trace the warning to a broken torsion spring inside the automatic transmission gear selector that stops the system from correctly detecting the park position.
Some owners state the vehicle can roll after being placed in park because the gear selector position is not reliably detected.
Owners describe the failure as recurring, requiring them to manually engage the parking brake every time they park as a workaround.
Multiple complaints note the same warning and spring failure appearing across different vehicles, describing it as a common and repeated issue for this model year.

When 2017 BMW X1 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 26, 2021, latest Aug 16, 2025.

57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Aug 2025; peak Oct 2022 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 BMW X1

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by X1 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
20136 (6%)
20144 (4%)
20153 (3%)
201634 (21%)
201757 (35%)
20182 (3%)
20191 (9%)
20204 (31%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20236 (9%)
20242 (7%)
20254 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common transmission problem on the 2017 BMW X1?: NHTSA complaints most often describe a "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling" warning caused by a broken torsion spring in the gear selector, which prevents the system from confirming the transmission is in park.
How many transmission complaints does the 2017 X1 have?: NHTSA lists 57 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2017 X1, making up 35% of the 164 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 BMW X1 transmission issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue on the 2017 X1.
At what mileage do 2017 X1 transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,000 miles.
Does the transmission issue cause crashes on the 2017 X1?: NHTSA data for this component and model year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.