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BMW X1 recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns across the 2016 to 2025 X1 model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X1 recalls | 3 | Seat belts: retractor |
| 2024 X1 recalls | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control module |
| 2023 X1 recalls | 6 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control module |
| 2022 X1 recalls | 2 | Air bags: frontal |
| 2021 X1 recalls | 1 | Seat belts |
| 2020 X1 recalls | 1 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module |
| 2019 X1 recalls | 3 | Steering: tie rod assembly |
| 2018 X1 recalls | 4 | Steering: tie rod assembly |
| 2017 X1 recalls | 2 | Structure: roof and pillars |
| 2016 X1 recalls | 3 | Structure: roof and pillars |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in X1 campaigns are:
- Electronic stability control (esc) (6 campaigns)
- Seat belts (5 campaigns)
- Structure (5 campaigns)
- Air bags (3 campaigns)
- Steering (3 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (2 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all BMW recalls.
BMW X1 recall questions
Which BMW X1 year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2023 X1 has the most, with 6 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a BMW X1 with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.