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SteeringPart report

2013 BMW X1 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2013 BMW X1, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.

“Leaking power steering lines. Need to be replaced and bled out$1300.00. Oil filter housing gasket leaking$513.00 timing chains stretched and engine making ticking sound. Guides broken. Oil mod also recommended to be replaced. Several engine issues and was diagnosed by certified Bmw dealership. Total cost of repairs $6200.00 white horse automotive would not do repairs at a certified Bmw repair shop. This car was not just traded. The engine was literally seized I had no chiice”

NHTSA complaint #11360852, filed 2020-09, 74,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202427%
202311%
201918%
201835%
201643%
201512%
201424%
201313%

Other parts of the 2013 BMW X1

Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology