2022 BMW X1
2 recalls, 1 complaints - 68 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
23V079000 Feb 14, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
22V513000 Jul 20, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
The Jeep Uconnect System control screen has delaminated form normal use which is a well documented issue on thousands of jeeps from online research. The delamination now has the vehicle pushing buttons on the screen by itself and changing safety parameters while driving. I have a video showing that ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 BMW X1
2022 BMW X1 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 14.3% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 BMW X1
68 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 220000 SEATS | 4 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 3 |
B610323
Apr 26, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defect
B511024
Apr 15, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (driver??A?A?s door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside) In some cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short di
B511124
Apr 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Buzzing sound from the center speaker of the dashboard when audio is on.
B511124
Apr 9, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Buzzing sound from the center speaker of the dashboard when audio is on.
B510824
Apr 2, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.
B510824
Apr 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.
B410523
Feb 2, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicl
B410523
Jan 22, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicl
B410523
Jan 22, 2024
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicl
B640416
Jan 19, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B521723
Jan 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown.
B521723
Jan 2, 2024
220000 SEATS
Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown.
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B521723
Dec 11, 2023
220000 SEATS
Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative .During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module is found to have blown.
B612723
Dec 8, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B120723
Nov 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop.
B120723
Nov 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop.
B612123
Nov 16, 2023
010000 STEERING
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
B612723
Nov 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
B612723
Nov 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
B513218
Nov 8, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
B610323
Nov 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defect
B511923
Nov 1, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
When opening the front door(s), a ??A???A???A?clacking??A???A???A? sound is heard.
B511923
Nov 1, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
When opening the front door(s), a ??A???A???A?clacking??A???A???A? sound is heard.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B511123
Sep 6, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The tailgate/trunk will not unlatch or open whensignaled via the interior button (driver??A???A???A?s door panel)or the key fob.
B612123
Aug 1, 2023
010000 STEERING
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
B612123
Aug 1, 2023
012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
B631023
Aug 1, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
?Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.
B520723
Jun 1, 2023
220000 SEATS
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.
B120323
Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
B120223
Jun 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to a manufacturing defect in the ignition coil BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 1, 2023) on a small number of Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles.
B514616
May 1, 2023
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
B630623
May 1, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Contact between the headlamp housing and the front fender can occur, causing paint abrasion.
B630623
May 1, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Contact between the headlamp housing and the front fender can occur, causing paint abrasion.
B651523
May 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
B661023
May 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted. A Check Control message ""Driver assistance"" is displayed in the central information displa
SIB630123
Apr 1, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 lef
SIB630123
Apr 1, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 lef
SIB160323
Apr 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine cranks but will not start.
B520423
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The seat module control unit controls the seat functions. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialization function.
B510323
Mar 1, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
While driving on rough roads, a knocking sound can be heard coming from top of the instrument panel (aka dashboard) in the bulkhead area.
B510423
Mar 1, 2023
162322 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
Black resin is leaking from below the outside door handle(s).
B520723
Mar 1, 2023
220000 SEATS
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.
B610323
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
B610323
Mar 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
B651623
Mar 1, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
B660523
Mar 1, 2023
264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Mar 1, 2023
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Mar 1, 2023
118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B840822
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I
B840822
Mar 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I
B630123
Feb 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 80
B630123
Feb 1, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 80
B160223
Feb 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) when diagnosing with ITSA.
B512322
Dec 1, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
When starting the vehicle remotely, the radiator blind of the active air flap control remains closed. This results in inadequate climate control in the vehicle interior.
B613222
Dec 1, 2022
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
The Smart Opener (SMO) "kick" function must be repeated several times to open or close the rear tailgate. In some cases, unintentional opening or closing of the tailgate may occur.
B220322
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During load reversal or taking off from a stop, there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area.
B220222
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
B612622
Oct 31, 2022
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
When signaling the vehicle to open the tailgate, the tailgate will only open a few millimeters.
SIB840622
Jul 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose the SIM card must perform an IMS re
SIB840622
Jul 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose the SIM card must perform an IMS re
BMW X1 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW X1 across all model years (2012, 2026).
35
Total Recalls
945
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
37
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
99
Reported Deaths
BMW X1 - Year by Year
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