Model year
2019 BMW X1
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2019 BMW X1 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), ENGINE (2), STRUCTURE (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,300, 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
19V601000 · Aug 14, 2019
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in…
19V349000 · May 9, 2019
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…
19V074000 · Jan 30, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, 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.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.157 | NHTSA photo |
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 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| X1 sDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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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 2019 BMW X1 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.