2014 BMW X1 engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2014 BMW X1 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 19, 2026
“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…”
filed Sep 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop.
B120723 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other X1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 X1 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 X1 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 X1 | 22 | 42% |
| 2013 X1 | 12 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 BMW X1
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.