2017 Bmw X1 Sav problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Wheels (1) · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-26 · campaign 17V062000 · 16,771 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2016-12-20 · campaign 16V914000 · 3,506 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (190)
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.
Structure 2024-01-19 · B640416 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
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.
Seats 2024-01-02 · 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 isfound to have blown.
Electrical System 2023-05-01 · B651523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
Structure:body:tailgate 2023-05-01 · B514616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Equipment 2023-03-01 · B840822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 3g network in the us has been shut down. this means that only the 4g network will be available. in the 4g network, voice calls will be transferred via the voice over lte (volte) function. for this purpose, the sim card must perform an ims registration in the mobile communication network. due to
Showing the 6 most recent of 190 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-11 · Structure:body · 100 mi“automatic tailgate malfunctions. toe kick functions respond erratically 50% of the time. the tailgate has closed on my head while loading/unloading. it has opened while driving on the highway. it has opened only halfway and stalled while stationary, and more important it has stalled halfway while closing. i recently pressed the close button an…”
2018-11-17 · Wheels · 13,326 mi“my brakes are defective, have been repaired & replaced by bmw three times. the calipers easily age and rust, and do not hold the pads against thr rotors properly.…”
2018-07-05 · Structure:body · 5,800 mi“the car was on and in drive, but fully stopped at a stoplight on a city street. the rear door opened without any driver input. the doors were locked.…”
2018-05-30 · Unknown Or Other · 8,000 mi“the back hatch closes spontaneously without motion. the car is parked, then i may sit on the trunk of the car putting on my golf shoes and the hatch closes on me until i push it back. i complained to the dealer at the regular one-year service and they said everything is fine.…”
2018-04-09 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate“on wednesday, april 4th, i was helping my collie into the back of the suv to take her to the vets and the lift gate automatically began coming down when she was half in. i pushed the button to stop it and my dog started falling out, when i tuned ro catch her the lift gate hit my head with enough force that i fell on my knees and suffered a concussi…”
2017-11-24 · Structure:body · 11,000 mi“rear hatch unexpectedly closes and will hit you if you can't move quickly enough. i suspect it happens if your feet move under the bumper when loading or unloading the vehicle, triggering the automatic open/close sensors. car parked. an warning beep occurs but this only happens after the hatch has started to close. it will hit you. i have only…”
2017-09-30 · Electrical System · 5,000 mi“x1 with comfort access package. power tailgate often closes unprompted when putting groceries ect in the back of the parked car. closed twice while i was changing a toddler's diaper in the back almost hitting me and her. both feet were firmly on the ground when it happened and nobody was touching the key. luckily it beeps before closing but it …”
2017-06-14 · Unknown Or Other · 6,015 mi“"takata recall" pulling car out of garage in reverse and sunroof exploded outward spewing glass everywhere.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.