2014 Bmw X1 Sav problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (36) · Structure:body (3) · Electrical System (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Bmw X1 Sav model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2017-02-09 · campaign 17V087000 · 1,160 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. The affected vehicles may have battery positive (B+) cables that develop high resistance in the connections to the fuse box.
Risk: The high resistance may result in loss of the cable's electrical connection, possibly causing an engine stall and preventing the vehicle from restarting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the B+ cable connector with one that is silver coated and better secure it to the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-10-07 · campaign 14V627000 · 8,988 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power as
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2013-09-26 · campaign 13V454000 · 76,191 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (111)
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 2026-05-06 · B012016 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Electrical System 2025-03-13 · B012016 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-10-01 · B110317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for the above-referenced vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
Power Train:driveline:chain/Belt 2021-09-01 · B110221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: gelis, et al. v. bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft and bmw of north america, llc.
Power Train 2021-09-01 · B110317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
Showing the 6 most recent of 111 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-02-18 · Structure:body · 98,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my vehicle caught on fire on 12/05/2020. there were no known recalls. total loss.... stopped on the side of the road, southbound i-95 in brevard county, fl. bmw of north america has indicated that the damage was so severe that they cannot figure out the cause of the fire and will not accept any liability!!…”
2019-11-25 · Electrical System · 67,075 mi · 🔥 fire“vehicle ignition turned over and before 30 seconds i noticed smoke in my passenger side mirror. i exited the vehicle and found a small electrical fire behind the passenger side front door handle. the valet lighting was not involved but i believe it was the touch sensor used to lock and unlock the vehicle. it was raining at the time of the event and…”
2019-07-11 · Visibility/Wiper“window regulator went bad and started hearing sound just like window crack.…”
2019-06-27 · Structure:body · 114,580 mi“bmw x1 2014 having a safety issue with passenger rear door latch/lock, driver side door latch, trunk will not latch and now passenger door latch, door wont close. driver needed to hold doors while driving on highway. *as *tr…”
2019-05-19 · Unknown Or Other · 130,000 mi“my panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on the highway.…”
2019-01-25 · Electrical System · 95,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw x1. the contact stated that all the instrument panel indicators flashed while the vehicle was being driven. an independent mechanic stated that there were codes that needed to be cleared out. the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle fai…”
2018-09-04 · Unknown Or Other · 54,000 mi“exhaust issue with turbo not having a release valve…”
2018-05-18 · Unknown Or Other · 95,000 mi“faulty engine - undrivable conditions. no previous faulty codes until sudden issue and now non drivable…”
2018-02-28 · Air Bags · 22,350 mi“takata recall i received a notice my car is involved in air bag recall. but not at this time, meaning it will be recalled later? this endangers the driver of this vehicle.…”
2018-01-16 · Seat Belts · 33,000 mi“tl- contact owns a 2014 bmw x1 ---- reat seat belt shoulder strap-- seat belt did not recline back into seatbelt restraint--- seatbelt tore out of restraint system so no passengers can sit in rear seat of vehicle --- bmw dealership did not want to recognize issue with seatbelt ----- contacts grand daughter was riding in rear seat when seatbelt deta…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.