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BMW X1Model year report

2013 BMW X1 Problems

Compared with other BMW X1 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 24 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW X1 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW X1. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine (16) and engine cooling (12). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 6 BMW X1 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The sensor on the electric water pump failed and caused the water pump thermostat and alternator to stop working and the truck to catch on fire. I uploaded proof below that I reported there was a problem since approximately 2021 to a certified bmw dealership and everything else was fixed but that. And I paid for the extra video inspection every time the same year model everything has been recalled and my family was put in danger and nothing done???? …”

NHTSA complaint #11658194, filed 2025-05

Engine: “When starting my car on several occasions the check engine light came on, power output was reduced to the engine. I took it to the dealer and the turbo malfunction waste gate actuator was diagnosed as faulty. I was able to drive the car during each episode but I was told when the part goes out completely the car will not drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11320758, filed 2020-04, 135,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2013 BMW X1. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, upon return to the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor outside the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost of the diagnostic test. …”

NHTSA complaint #11665146, filed 2025-06, 80,200 miles

Other or unknown: “My Moonroof shade gets stuck when I try to open and close it. This has been a huge problem among other BMW X1s and it is over $2,000 to fix! This has caused a lot of issues in my car. Thousands of other drivers have also reported this issue. It is not safe having my shade stuck since people can see into my car, and the sun shines which will eventually ruin my leather.”

NHTSA complaint #11465999, filed 2022-05

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,200 and 135,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5018%50–7536%75–10027%100–15018%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20202021202220232024102025102026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 BMW X1 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X1 sDrive28i RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243327$3,050
X1 xDrive28i AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223226$3,150
X1 xDrive35i AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 BMW X1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 32 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 32 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X1

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025172,6503428—Too new
2024307,0003428Too new to compareToo new
2023708,0006428100 · MoreToo new
20211047,0001527—Not enough data
20201335,0001527—Not enough data
20191339,6733526—Not enough data
20186013,000452685 · MoreStable
201715650,2102—2650 · TypicalRising
201615942,0003—2557 · TypicalStable
20155290,0002—260 · FewerRising
20145590,0002—260 · FewerRising
20133896,0002—270 · FewerRising

All BMW X1 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW X1 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 BMW X1 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine with 16.

Has the 2013 BMW X1 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW X1 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 BMW X1 (X1 sDrive28i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 BMW X1 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,200 and 135,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.