Model year
2021 BMW X1
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 9 complaints for the 2021 BMW X1 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,150, 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
21V554000 · Jul 21, 2021
SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i,…
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| X1 sDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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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 2021 BMW X1 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.