Model year
2013 BMW X1
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 38 complaints for the 2013 BMW X1 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 64 complaints under X1 SAV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18), ENGINE (16), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (12). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 38 complaints
- 2014 55 complaints
- 2015 52 complaints
- 2016 159 complaints
- 2017 156 complaints
- 2018 60 complaints
- 2019 13 complaints
- 2020 13 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 70 complaints
- 2024 30 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,…
20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
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,…
Complaints
38 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| X1 SAV | 3 | 64 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sdrive28i 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Xdrive28i 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Xdrive35i 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| X1 sDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| X1 xDrive35i · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 BMW X1 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.