2014 BMW X1 SAV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,038miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 BMW X1 SAV, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,038 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My vehicle caught on fire on 12/05/2020. There were no known recalls. Total loss.... Stopped on the side of the road, southbound I-95 in brevard county, fl. Bmw of north america has indicated that the damage was so severe that they cannot figure out the cause of the fire and will not accept any liability!!”
NHTSA complaint #11396790, filed 2021-02, 98,000 miles“Vehicle ignition turned over and before 30 seconds I noticed smoke in my passenger side mirror. I exited the vehicle and found a small electrical fire behind the passenger side front door handle. The valet lighting was not involved but I believe it was the touch sensor used to lock and unlock the vehicle. It was raining at the time of the event and I was able to smother the fire with a wet towel after shutting down the ignition etc. Melted plastic and rubber was noted.”
NHTSA complaint #11282120, filed 2019-11, 67,075 miles“Start the engine closed all doors and start driving door ajar message popup on car dash board and interior light also on even all the doors are closed. Took to the dealer not able to fix it. Dealer said will order software update, been 2 weeks still get no call back from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10653032, filed 2014-11, 300 miles“Takata recall - I am currently stuck with a car that I do not like and have had multiple electrical issues with since I originally purchased it in 2014. I have had every intention of trading this car in, but now with the recall, I am stuck with it. Bmw has been totally rude and gives no information on when the airbags will be available. When I brought the car in for service, my service rep said that the good news is that if I died due to the airbag, my family would at least be rich. …”
NHTSA complaint #10919670, filed 2016-10“Vehicle seatbelts do not cross over chest for me. There is not a seatbelt adjuster like most vehicles have so the seat belt cuts across my neck and locks up on my neck when hitting the brakes. I spoke with Bmw consumer and they recommend purchasing a cushion but that still does not resolve the issue. Its like the seat belt is choking or strangling me when braking. Also my keyless entry does not work from a distance like most vehicles. I have to be on the car pressing and pressing. I had the battery replaced like Bmw recommended and it still does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10881521, filed 2016-06Related recalls
- 17V087000Feb 9, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. The affected vehicles may have battery…Covers: BMW X1 SAV 2014
Related service bulletins
- 11032735May 6, 2026The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the…
- 11015849Mar 13, 2025The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the…
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10136745May 1, 2017ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- 10146659Apr 1, 2017SERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ?…
- 10146966Nov 1, 2016"USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible…
- 10146779Nov 1, 2016Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10146904Oct 1, 2016USB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics…
- 10146998Aug 1, 2016FOOTWELL MODULE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 8 YEARS/125,000 MILES. When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X1 SAV
37 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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