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BMW X1 2016-2022 (F48)
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- Price
- $34,800–$37,600
- MPG
- 27
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Watch-out: Below-average running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
A top safety score and genuinely useful packaging, dragged down by a lousy early-year complaint record — shop the later, sorted cars.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 1 of its 12 recalls was serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $3,000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 33% of cars we track.
27.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 58% of other SUVs we track.
The FWD-platform switch paid off — a genuinely roomy rear seat and 27 cu ft of cargo for a subcompact.
FWD-based but tidy and eager for a subcompact crossover; quicker than most rivals of its day.
Compact iDrive worked well in 2016; small screens and light driver-aid availability date it now.
Upright, airy, decent ride; firmer and noisier than mainstream compacts.
Luxury brands like BMW tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls19 recalls
19 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2016–2022
- Unknown or other — 56 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail (2022)
- Powertrain — 54 complaints (2017)
2022
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail22V513000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- RecallAirbags: frontal23V079000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
2021
- RecallSeat belts21V554000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (2
2020
- RecallAir bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module; air bags: side/window: curtain20V283000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a proble
2019
- RecallExterior lighting: tail lights19V074000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars19V349000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly19V601000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of th
2018
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine18V465000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018,
- RecallExterior lighting: tail lights19V074000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars19V349000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly19V601000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of th
- Complaint clusterStructure20 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW X1. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V349000 (STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH COMPETITION BMW OF SMITHTOWN LOCATED AT 599 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD, ST JAMES, NY 11780 WHERE SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICE
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Was driving down the highway at 70 MPH when my sunroof suddenly exploded. There was no damage to the sunroof prior to the explosion and there was no outside object that fell onto the sunroof that could have caused it to explode. Thankfully I had the liner closed on the inside of the vehicle and I di
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Airbag. No open recalls. Spinal injury in head-on collision. Unknown Crash Champions at Windsor Mills in Baltimore, MD (auto body shop for Progressive) No warnings
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On the evening of July 10, 2025, while driving a 2018 BMW X1, I experienced a sudden cascade of dashboard alerts, including warnings for the airbag, chassis system, and right signal headlight. The system advised moderate driving and service. Moments later, all dashboard lights activated simultaneous
2017
- RecallSeat belts: front: retractor16V747000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the s
- RecallAirbags16V914000
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, Min
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V062000
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.
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars19V349000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of
- Complaint clusterPowertrain54 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
X1 gear shifter is causing a Transmission waring - and comment to secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult Service center. I have spoken with BMW mechanic and other mechanic who have stated that it is common issue with X1 and Mini's that use same shifter. A spring breaks off in the
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other37 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am reporting a recurring safety warning on my 2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i. The vehicle repeatedly displays the message “Secure vehicle against rolling” on the dashboard even though the gear selector indicates that the vehicle is in Park. A diagnostic scan with BlueDriver also recorded BMW fault code 420
- Complaint clusterStructure21 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical17 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Gear selector issue that seems very common on all BMW X1 at similar intervals, but it is a faulty wire not an actual drive or safety issue. Car can’t seem to understand when gear is shifted to park and gives warning to engage parking brake.
- Complaint clusterBrakes12 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
Secure vehicle against rolling error
2016
- RecallSteering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)15V887000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.
- RecallSeat belts: front: retractor16V747000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the s
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V062000
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.
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars19V349000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other56 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Known HVAC-produced moisture drainage issue that cause water to get trapped inside the system and cabin air filter housing, causing significant mold or mildew to grow on the filter itself and spread spores through cabin ventilation system and contaminates air inside cabin which poses serious health
- Complaint clusterPowertrain34 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Every time I get in or out of my car, the secure vehicle against rolling indicator light comes on.
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper15 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
About 24 months back the sunroof curtain of my BMW X1 started having problems when I retract or operate it. It used to make stretching noises when I tried to open my sunroof and after a few times I heard a crackling noise and before I can stop it the curtain tore. Initially it was a small tear, so i
- Complaint clusterStructure15 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Sunroof shade came off the tracks and is now sagging partially obstructing the view of my rear view mirror, if this sags more or falls off completely I will be unable to see out the rear window and can cause a collision. I see this has been an issue with multiple vehicles and should be addressed wit
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 81,295, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 135,400
Cost to own$28,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$34,800–$37,600
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,000/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
33
Combined MPG
27
Horsepower
228 hp
Doors
4
Length
174.8 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
63.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Curb weight
3,660 lb
Cargo volume
27.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
58.7 cu ft
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