BMW X1 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the BMW X1 across 11 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “against rolling” (34% of reports).
- 117power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Against rolling: mentioned in 40 of 117 complaints (34%)
- Secure parking: mentioned in 28 of 117 complaints (24%)
- Consult service: mentioned in 13 of 117 complaints (11%)
- Gear selector: mentioned in 13 of 117 complaints (11%)
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 BMW X1 at $3,150, and half of them between $2,850 and $3,800.
Based on 12 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 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
BMW X1 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 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.
As with other complaints, the dual clutch transmission/powertrain is faulty. The BMW dealership and BMW North America are unwilling to acknowledge the safety issue, issue a recall, or buy back. Safety issues are: â¢Delayed/hesitant response âa lag of up to several seconds between pressing the…
The contact owns a BMW X1. Wow attempting to park the vehicle inside a residential garage, the contact engaged to transmission into part by the electronic console shelf by wire controls. The ending remained Allen, and the vehicle failed to mechanical grinding noises or dashboard error messages…
Incident occurred on 9-15-26 at approx. 1:16 PM (PST) and 6205 miles. Vehicle uncontrollably rolled/moved opposite to the selected drive gear while waiting for the clutch to engage. Had stopped on a flat paved road to allow a pedestrian to cross by, but when I released the brake pedal, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 10 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. During the failure, the messages, "Chassis Stabilization: Drive Moderately," "Collision Warning System Malfunction," "Pedestrian Warning…
My car began shaking at low speeds when turning. Brought it to a mechanic to investigate and they performed a recommended manufacturer alteration on the car related to rear differential vent. That did not fix the issue and mechanic said a full rear differential replacement was required and it was a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all BMW X1s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about power train for the BMW X1. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the BMW X1 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the BMW X1?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,150 (half paid between $2,850 and $3,800), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the BMW X1?
The most frequent phrase is “against rolling”, in 40 of 117 complaints, followed by “secure parking” (28).
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