The 2018 BMW X1 has 59 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and electrical system. Owners most often flag brake system recalls/failures – multiple reports of brake-related recalls with no available fix, described as a critical safety issue. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 BMW X1 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 X1 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 282 (2015). With 59 complaints, the 2018 X1 sits about the same asthe model's median of 59.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 18V465000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft …
steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Campaign 19V601000BMW 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 ro…
exterior lighting:tail lights
Campaign 19V074000BMW 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…
structure:body:roof and pillars
Campaign 19V349000BMW 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 …
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