2013 BMW X1 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 BMW X1, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that no issues were found, however, the brake sensor system was reset. The contact stated the failure reoccurred while driving and coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that no issues were found. …”
NHTSA complaint #11433897, filed 2021-09, 96,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw X1. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the brake vacuum pump failed and brake vacuum reservoir needed to be filled. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11319912, filed 2020-04, 131,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10215023Jun 1, 2017Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2024 | 19 | 63% |
| 2023 | 53 | 75% |
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 26 | 17% |
| 2016 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW X1
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW X1
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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