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2013 BMW X1 SAV Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
14%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
51,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, 14% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,600 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We were driving along the northern state parkway when all the vehicles indicator lights began flashing, the speed and RPM needle stopped working, the check engine light came on, the navigation eventually blacked out, and the car lost power while driving. As we drifted toward the side of the road, the car turned on again but all lights in the car continued flashing until the car shut off once and for all. The cars computer would not communicate with diagnostic equipment brought to the scene. …”

NHTSA complaint #11172179, filed 2019-01, 51,000 miles

“Driving home from work on a side street, going about 25mph. Reduced engine speed light came on and a few seconds later the engine shut down completely. Managed to creep the car to the curb before shut down. Had to have it towed. Mechanic said timing guard and chain went, engine is dead at approximately 78,000 miles. Bmw north america was contacted twice. I was told basically that I was out of luck. Needs a new motor. Used motor to cost $11k installed. Still owe money on loan.”

NHTSA complaint #11161016, filed 2018-12, 78,000 miles

“I started the engine, the car started shaking and: engine malfunction: reduced engine power. Safe to continue, drive with caution. Please take vehicle to nearest service center. I opened the hood and the engine was clearly shaking periodically. I called a friend and they said it might be an injection problem, among several other potential issues. I decided to drive it on the highway to try and get to the nearest Bmw dealership (45 miles away), and after about 10 miles (going about 50 MPH) it got really bad. …”

NHTSA complaint #10607754, filed 2014-07, 11,000 miles

“Was driving on highway 65mph car loss power check engine light.motor raddle,had rapid declaration loss all power almost got hit from rearend was able to pull off highway I was in slow lane.just purchased this car . .check engine light said safe to drive.took back to a car dealer.car had turbo malfunction waste gate actuator.this is problem that needs to be check”

NHTSA complaint #11192758, filed 2019-03, 69,900 miles

“Engine failed on 2013 Bmw x1 35i (e84 model, n55 engine) at 86,000 miles. All maintenance performs by Bmw dealership. Engined failed as car was in motion on a city street. Engine would not start after incident. Car was towed to local Bmw dealership. Dealership confirmed that engine was running rough, and observed metal shavings in the oil pan. They recommended a new engine ($25k+), for this 5 year old premium vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11100097, filed 2018-06, 86,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015512%
201423%
2013914%

Other parts of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV

Air bags
32 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW X1 SAV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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