2013 BMW X1 SAV Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“Problem detected august 2013. Creeping sticky-fog across lower portion of windshield which was diagnosed march-june 2014 as fumes resulting from glue and substances on/in dash, seats, etc.,interior vehicle compartment. Began in august 2013 as fog on passenger side windshield. Eventually spread to driver's side, obstructing driving visibility. Bmw engineer told service manager at my dealership, 6/17/14, all vehicles purchased in us, past year, have same substances and resulting vapors. Besides visibility issues, I need to know if these fumes are a health risk! …”
NHTSA complaint #10605236, filed 2014-06, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147777Oct 1, 2015This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B62 03 15 dated April 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed…
- 10147247Sep 1, 2015Water Leak in the Right Rear Luggage Compartment Area. Water leaks into the right rear luggage compartment area and can damage any control modules located there (for example Park…
- 10147090Feb 1, 2015SiDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 10148030Sep 1, 2014Door Mirror Wind/Whistle Noise. Whistling noise from front area of the front door mirror when driving at highway speeds CAUSE There is an air gap between the door mirror cap and…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 BMW X1 SAV
32 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
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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