2013 BMW X1 Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 35% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 4 | 31% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 57 | 37% |
| 2016 | 33 | 21% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW X1
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW X1
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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