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BMW X1 2023-2026 (U11)
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- Price
- $38,600–$51,500
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong tech
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
The roomiest, techiest small BMW yet; early phantom-braking complaints and brake-system recalls are the asterisks on an easy pick.
Recalled somewhat more often than cars of the same model years; none of its 9 recalls were serious. About 8% 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 -5 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.
25.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 57% of other SUVs we track.
A big-for-class rear seat and cargo hold; one of the roomiest subcompact luxury crossovers.
A punchy 241-hp base engine and tidy chassis; the M35i adds real pace — sharp for the segment.
Curved-display iDrive 9 and generous standard assists lead the subcompact-luxury class.
Upscale cabin, but ride firmness and the drone-prone dual-clutch temper it.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
14 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2023–2026
- Brakes — 39 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Seat belts: front: retractor (2026)
- Brakes — 14 complaints (2024)
2026
- RecallSeat belts: front: retractor25V616000
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: retractor25V717000
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As su
2025
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars24V829000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
- RecallSeat belts: front: retractor25V616000
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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2024
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc): control module; service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module24V697000
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Pleas
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of
- Complaint clusterBrakes14 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
On 2/25/26, in rush hour traffic we were driving on a NJ highway. We happened to be in the left-most of 3 lanes with a concrete divider (no shoulder – there was about 3 ft between the concrete divider and the left side of the left lane). We were about 4 car lengths behind the next car when traffic w
2023
- 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.
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other23V260000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly.
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc): control module; service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module24V697000
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Pleas
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module24V739000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist o
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of
- Complaint clusterBrakes39 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
In November 2025, I was driving an errand on city streets in a neighborhood. Speed was approximately 30-35MPH. Two lane road. There were no hazards in the road and while I was descending down a hill, my forward collision/emergency braking system activating, causing my vehicle to come to a complete a
- Complaint clusterElectronic stability control (esc)13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The cont
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The vehicle is equipped with a dual clutch transmission and has the EPA mandated auto-start feature. When you stop the vehicle and the engine shuts off and then remove your foot from the brake to go forward, the engine hesitates to restart and then starts, revs, dumps the clutch and propels you for
Cost to own$40,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$38,600–$51,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
25
Highway MPG
34
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
241 hp
Doors
4
Length
177.2 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
64.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
3,814 lb
Cargo volume
25.7 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
57.2 cu ft
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