2026 BMW X1

2 recalls, 1 complaints - 4/5 safety rating

25V717000 Oct 21, 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As su... Read more
Consequence
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12... Read more
1,024 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
25V616000 Sep 17, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
1,571 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Apr 25, 2026
Incident date: Apr 8, 2026
When vehicle was stopped, a loud metallic snap occurred and the back end of the minivan rocked. Van was taken in to get checked and the rear driver spring was broken. Both rear springs and shocks were replaced. Vehicle only has 51,054 miles and mechanics said springs should last much longer. Also, s... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 BMW X1

2026 BMW X1 SUV N/A AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 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 17.4%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

BMW X1 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW X1 across all model years (2012, 2026).

37 Total Recalls
956 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
33 Reported Crashes
13 Reported Fires
99 Reported Deaths

BMW X1 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 2 1
2025 3 25 View
2024 3 49 View
2023 6 116 View
2022 2 1 View
2021 1 12 View
2020 1 21 View
2019 3 17 View
2018 4 79 View
2017 2 212 View
2016 3 186 View
2015 2 87 View
2014 2 89 View
2013 2 61 View
2012 1 0 View

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