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2022 BMW X1 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

8/100

#13 most-complained of 14 X1 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 BMW X1 has a complaint index of 8, one of the lowest among the 14 model years with data, and ranks 13th worst out of 14. It has 2 recalls covering the airbag and fuel rail, but only 1 owner complaint on file, filed under Engine.

Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26.5
23.5 city / 32 hwy

Top 2022 BMW X1 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine1 (100%)

2022 BMW X1 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V079000Feb 14, 2023Airbags15,803 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.

    Risk: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. NHTSA 22V513000Jul 20, 2022Fuel System5 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2022 BMW X1 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23.5 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,000
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.

2022 compared with other X1 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best2313126.5
2021Good319126.5
2022No verdict81226.5
2023Avoid8570628
2024Caution6230327

All BMW X1 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW X1 reliable?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 8 for the 2022 X1, among the lowest of the 14 model years tracked, with only 1 owner complaint logged, in the Engine category.
Does the 2022 BMW X1 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 X1: one for a driver's front air bag that may not deploy correctly, and one for a high-pressure fuel rail that may crack and leak fuel.
What is the biggest reported problem area for the 2022 BMW X1?
NHTSA complaint data shows Engine is the only listed problem area for the 2022 X1, accounting for 100% of the single complaint on file.
How does the 2022 BMW X1 compare to other X1 model years?
With a complaint index of 8 and rank 13 of 14 years (worst-first), the 2022 X1 shows far fewer reported problems than years like 2016 and 2017, which had complaint indexes of 92 and 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 BMW X1?
EPA rates the 2022 X1 at 26.5 mpg combined (23.5 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.