2017 BMW X1 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2017 BMW X1, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “against rolling” (49% of reports).
- 57power train complaints
- 59,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,050typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Against rolling: mentioned in 28 of 57 complaints (49%)
- Secure parking: mentioned in 17 of 57 complaints (30%)
- Consult service: mentioned in 8 of 57 complaints (14%)
- Spring shifter: mentioned in 7 of 57 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2017 BMW X1 at $3,050, and half of them between $2,450 and $3,550.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 57 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
BMW X1 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2017 BMW X1. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My car suddenly displayed a drivetrain malfunction error, and I cannot identify the reason because the car was driving normally in a residential area.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact received a notification letter of BMW Campaign Number: SIB 01 02 24(Evap System Purge(Vent) Valve Extended Limited Warranty). The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated while the engine revved. No warning light was…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 BMW X1s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about power train for the 2017 BMW X1 (37% of the 156 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW X1 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2017 BMW X1?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,050 (half paid between $2,450 and $3,550), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2017 BMW X1?
The most frequent phrase is “against rolling”, in 28 of 57 complaints, followed by “secure parking” (17).
See all 2017 BMW X1 problems or power train problems across all X1 years.