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BMW X1

2018–2022 only

120 classified complaints 8 recalls

2018–2022 BMW X1 models have 120 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 3,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018–2022 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW X1 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018–2022 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 28 complaints

Median onset: 3,000 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 55.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 17,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 59,837 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 15 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018–2022 model years. See the full BMW X1 report for every year and full specs/safety data.