Is Structure & Body a common complaint area for the 2018 BMW X1?

Yes. NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 X1, which is 41% of all 59 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any X1 year.

Does the 2018 BMW X1 have a recall for structure or body issues?

Yes. Recall 19V349000 covers 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles where the B-pillar may not absorb enough impact if an occupant's head strikes it in a crash. The remedy is replacement of the interior B-pillar trim pieces.

At what mileage do structure and body problems appear on the 2018 X1?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 6,600 for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 X1.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to structure and body complaints?

NHTSA data for this category on the 2018 X1 lists 1 crash and 2 injuries among the complaints filed.

2018 BMW X1 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 BMW X1, 41% of all 59 complaints filed for the year, the highest share among X1 model years. A related recall (19V349000) covers B-pillar trim that may not absorb enough impact energy, with a median failure mileage of 6,600.

Structure & Body complaints: 24; 41% of 59
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 6,600 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Tailgate or door latches trigger unexpectedly, with reversed male/female connectors on the top and bottom latches causing the hatch to strike people walking underneath.
Automatic door latches malfunction and require replacement, sometimes more than once at the dealer.
Owners report long delays getting the B-pillar trim recall (19V349000) completed because replacement parts were not available at dealers.
Some owners describe safety restraint system malfunctions occurring around the same time as the open structure recall.
One owner reported a battery failure followed by noises while driving and streak-lined marks developing on the doors.

When 2018 BMW X1 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2018, latest Aug 7, 2024.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Aug 2024; peak Jul 2019 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 BMW X1

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.

Structure & Body complaints by X1 model year

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

20120 (0%)
20133 (3%)
20147 (6%)
20153 (3%)
201618 (11%)
201725 (15%)
201824 (41%)
20192 (18%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (7%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is Structure & Body a common complaint area for the 2018 BMW X1?: Yes. NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 X1, which is 41% of all 59 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any X1 year.
Does the 2018 BMW X1 have a recall for structure or body issues?: Yes. Recall 19V349000 covers 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles where the B-pillar may not absorb enough impact if an occupant's head strikes it in a crash. The remedy is replacement of the interior B-pillar trim pieces.
At what mileage do structure and body problems appear on the 2018 X1?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 6,600 for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 X1.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to structure and body complaints?: NHTSA data for this category on the 2018 X1 lists 1 crash and 2 injuries among the complaints filed.