2014 Bmw X1 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (15) · Engine (8) · Service Brakes (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
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 (26)
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
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.
Electrical System 2023-12-08 · B612723 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when using the key reader to retrieve cbs information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm · 88,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x1. the contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the front passenger's side control arm fractured, causing the tire to dislocate 90 degrees from the vehicle and the vehicle became unmovable. the vehicle was towed to christian brothers automotive, where it was determined that the lower control arm and rela…”
2026-09-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i own a 2014 bmw x1 equipped with the n20 engine. the vehicle has been producing smoke from the exhaust/tailpipe after it has been sitting, and the vehicle appears to be burning engine oil very quickly. i am concerned that the malfunction involves the turbocharger engine-oil supply/feed system. bmw has previously documented a similar condition invo…”
2026-03-25 · Electrical System“i was driving on the highway and all of my dashboard lights began to flicker, my windshield wipers came on and my doors began to lock and unlock then the car shut off while i was driving. …”
2026-02-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 70,850 mi“the contact owns a 2014 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 not yet available. the contact stated that after shifting to park(p), there was white smoke coming from under the hood, with a burning plastic odor. no wa…”
2025-11-21 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“vehicle: 2014 bmw x1 xdrive28i incident date: 11/21/2025 location: interstate highway in wisconsin description of the issue: my husband was driving our 2014 bmw x1 xdrive28i when he was involved in a front-end collision at approximately 40 mph. he struck the rear of another vehicle with the front passenger-side portion of the bmw. despite the forc…”
2025-10-14 · Unknown Or Other“car was taken in for service for a water pump recall. when i receive the car back there is a radiator photo on the dashboard as if there is low coolant. after returning the car to bmw they are stating that the water pump part that was fixed has nothing to do with why there is now a coolant leak from the back of the radiator. the fuel leak is coming…”
2025-09-29 · Power Train“i believe there is a class action lawsuit for timing chains and oil pumps on bmw years 2012-2015 with n20/n26 engines. my vehicle is an exact match for this recall but it dos not show for bmw or even on your website. how do i proceed with this matter since it is something that i should not have to pay for. can you please advise further. …”
2025-09-15 · Service Brakes“the brakes have been replaced also rotors now i am removing pads again in the front less the 6 month noise. the whole radiator system was replaced and i had to remove the new expansion tank again along with 2 holes air bag light came on but went out so did the brakes light i do not there's no ground to this vehicle what so ever there also electric …”
2025-09-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x1. the contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle with the engine light illuminated. there was smoke coming from the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). the vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, and the conta…”
2025-06-25 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 122,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x1. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound and then the sunroof glass fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. the dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the manufacturer was not m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.