2013 Bmw X1 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (12) · Engine (11) · Electrical System (3)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:wiring:connectors/Plugs/Receptacles 2024-08-13 · campaign 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-21 · B611025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a 12-volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programmingprocedure- the bmw footwell module (frm) may become unresponsive. as a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: headlights including the high beams
Electrical System 2026-04-23 · B611026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a 12-volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the bmw footwell module (frm) may become unresponsive. as a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: headlights including the high beam
Structure:body 2025-03-24 · B062225 · Other
rear bumper return
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Seats 2023-12-11 · B521723 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. the seat heater and power supply are inoperative .during the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. the power supply fuse for the seat module is found to have blown.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-25 · Electrical System“i'm not sure if i need to report bmw for declining to repair a recall known as 24v-608. i went to my local bmw dealership valley auto world bmw in fayetteville, nc. the first time we went they said they put a cover over the wiring connector for oil or water dripping from the pcv hose. when we went their were no engine codes and a week after they pe…”
2026-05-29 · Unknown Or Other“approximately 8 months ago, i brought my car to the bmw dealership keeler's in latham, ny 12110 for a recall 24v-608:474, the dealer held my car for a day. two weeks later after taking my car in for the recall, my check engine light started going off and on, off and on, then it comes on and stayed on. on certain occasions i smelt burning wiring and…”
2025-09-26 · Engine“coolant pump electrical connector recall #24v-608 program control units (dme) recall #20e-a01 i am following up because my dealer was unable to complete the dme recall, and the coolant pump recall still shows as incomplete in nhtsa. my vehicle was moved off-site without my consent. i received no updates or documentation, and the dealer was dismiss…”
2025-07-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 82,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. the contact stated that while shifting into park(p) and turning off the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from under the hood and entering the cabin through the air vents. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the residence; however, the failure progressed. the vehicle was towed to a local d…”
2025-06-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 80,200 mi“the contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. the contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, upon return to the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor outside the vehicle. no warning lights illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the re…”
2025-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“the sensor on the electric water pump failed and caused the water pump thermostat and alternator to stop working and the truck to catch on fire. i uploaded proof below that i reported there was a problem since approximately 2021 to a certified bmw dealership and everything else was fixed but that. and i paid for the extra video inspection every tim…”
2025-04-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of t…”
2025-03-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted. the vehicle…”
2025-03-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. the contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign to number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact state…”
2025-02-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2013 bmw x1. the contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign to number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.