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2016 BMW X1 drivetrain & axles problems

30 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2016 BMW X1, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
30 16% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

When at a complete stop the car hesitates to accelerate. There is a two - three second delay after you step on the accelerator. This has resulted in almost being hit broadside on several occasions. The car literally drifts for a few seconds before responding. Way scary and very dangerous. Afraid to cross lanes with oncoming traffic. The fuel saving auto/on/off has always been disengaged when this occurs. Not using sport or eco setting either. Very unsafe car.

Reported at 500 miles, December 2015

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated while shifting into park (P), the contact became aware of a message to “Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake" displayed. The contact stated that she manually set the parking brake. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the code for the failure was: 420106 (Selector lever locked in park).

Reported at 140,000 miles, April 2023

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