2014 BMW X1 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 2014 BMW X1, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving home, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When I turned the car off the smoke was billowing and coming into the car through the ventilation system. I came back to the car a while later and saw that the hood had a large round burn mark and all non-metal parts connected to the engine were melted. The car is currently inoperable. I called the BMW dealership that provides maintenance for my car and they told me of recall but said they didnt have a remedy at this time.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a cloud of blue and white smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB: SI B11 16 15 (Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
Other problems reported for the 2014 BMW X1
- Electrical system 24 complaints