BMW X1 SAV Problems by Year
BMW X1 SAV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical X1 SAV year: 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 X1 SAV: 64 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2014 X1 SAV: 59 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2015 X1 SAV: 42 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW X1 SAV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 99 | 4 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4 | 5 |
| Power Train | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All BMW X1 SAV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 X1 SAV | 8 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 X1 SAV | 4 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 X1 SAV | 42 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 X1 SAV | 59 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 X1 SAV | 64 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW X1 SAV years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (64), 2014 (59) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical X1 SAV year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW X1 SAV?
Air Bags, with 99 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW X1 SAV have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.