Model year
2026 BMW X1
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2026 BMW X1 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA rated the SUV N/A AWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,050, 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
25V717000 · Oct 21, 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat…
25V616000 · Sep 17, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 N/A AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| X1 M35i · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
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