2017 BMW X1 structure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 BMW X1 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car has a warning code saying, “ secure vehicle form rolling”. There is a fault spring within the shift column. BMW is not covering it as a recall even though it could roll and hit someone or something.”
filed Dec 22, 2023
“This week, again, the rear hatch came down on me as I was loading groceries and while I tried to fend it off, giving me a bruise on my lower arm The rear hatch door randomly closes while I am loading/unloading the rear of the X1. In the past I thought it might be the key fob being bumped in a purse…”
filed Sep 17, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may…Campaign 19V349000 · May 9, 2019
Related service bulletins
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
B640416 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 19, 2024
Structure problems in other X1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 X1 | 22 | 37% |
| 2016 X1 | 17 | 11% |
| 2015 X1 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 X1 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 X1 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.