2015 BMW X1 problems
NHTSA has received 87 complaints about the 2015 BMW X1, and 44% of them involve engine. Next are electrical system (36%) and fuel system (2%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 87 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 44% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 96,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 93,000 miles (16 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a fire. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 81% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 9 model years of the BMW X1 with enough data (9 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW x1. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH when she saw smoke exiting the hood then the vehicle began to jerk. The contact stated the check engine and under hazard warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed the ignition cord and oil pan was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.
The engine caught on fire - While driving the car, the engine suddenly started running poorly. Check engine lights went on and the car went into limp mode. Smoke came out of the engine compartment. We were able to pull over to the side of the road. The engine died and would not start. The car was towed to an independant repair shop and then to the BMW dealer. BMW of NA sent a field investigation team to inspect the car.
My vehicle blew up in my driveway last after being parked for over 6 hours. Been researching this has been a ongoing thing with BMW. Electrical issue
This is regarding the panoramic sunroof shade/liner. All of a sudden, half of it is stuck and will not work. It will not close or open. I have an extended warranty and this is not covered somehow with BMW - and they want $1000's just to diagnose the problem. After searching online, I see that this is a very common problem with numerous and numerous x1 owners of the same vehicle and that others have issued a complaint regarding the same issue. Here's to hoping something is done and a recall issued. Thanks.
Oil pan leaking oil leaks in 4 places smoking from oil leaks that could possible ruin the engine possible engine fire timing belt module ticking loud defective