2017 BMW X1 SAV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X1 SAV years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X1 SAV. That ranks 4th out of 5 X1 SAV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 6,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW X1 SAV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 63% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | 7,008 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 13,326 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | 13,326 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW X1 SAV recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags
Problem: 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, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Automatic tailgate malfunctions. Toe kick functions respond erratically 50% of the time. The tailgate has closed on my head while loading/unloading. It has opened while driving on the highway. It has opened only halfway and stalled while stationary, and more important it has stalled halfway while…
My brakes are defective, have been repaired & replaced by bmw three times. The calipers easily age and rust, and do not hold the pads against thr rotors properly.
The car was on and in drive, but fully stopped at a stoplight on a city street. The rear door opened without any driver input. The doors were locked.
The back hatch closes spontaneously without motion. The car is parked, then i may sit on the trunk of the car putting on my golf shoes and the hatch closes on me until i push it back. I complained to the dealer at the regular one-year service and they said everything is fine.
On wednesday, april 4th, i was helping my collie into the back of the suv to take her to the vets and the lift gate automatically began coming down when she was half in. I pushed the button to stop it and my dog started falling out, when i tuned ro catch her the lift gate hit my head with enough…
Other BMW X1 SAV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 X1 SAV | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 X1 SAV | 42 | 2 |
| 2014 X1 SAV | 59 | 4 |
| 2013 X1 SAV | 64 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW X1 SAV?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW X1 SAV?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 BMW X1 SAV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X1 SAV model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.