2014 BMW X1 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 31%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2014 BMW X1, 31% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been alerted by the dealer (Bmw) that the timing chain on the vehicle is coming loose. The vehicle has less than 100,000 miles, is six (6) years old and averages >14,000 miles per year. It has had no other maintenance issues except a thermostat, which was replaced twice at cost to the manufacturer. I was informed that Bmw provided a warranty of 7-years/70,000 miles on the timing chain, however the car in question has surpassed the mileage constraints. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324260, filed 2020-05, 86,000 miles“Bmw has reported and extended the warranty for a timing chain and oil pump drive chain. I have seen several posts online that say the engine failed completely. What I do not understand is why this had not been a recall. I have seen other manufacturers recall cars, recently one even said that it may have to replace the engine because of potential failure. We don't have a lot of miles on the car and it has been maintained by our dealer but am really concerned about failure on a highway. I am sorry, I had to put a date below in order to go to next page.”
NHTSA complaint #11388440, filed 2021-01, 26,000 miles“Check engine light came on - codes set for fuel level sensors and engine thermostat and sensor. I was driving and check engine light came on never ran vehicle out of gas and always serviced at the dealer. Had to replace both fuel level sensors, fuel pump kit and thermostat”
NHTSA complaint #11387872, filed 2021-01, 31,330 miles“2014 X1 x28i w/ n20 engine, 3/2013 production date, 6/2013 in-service date, 86k miles, bought as cpo. Have maintained per cbm, almost exclusively at dealer. As a class vehicle owner, I have received notification of the class action lawsuit settlement regarding the timing & oil pump chain systems on the n20/n26 motors. Starting to hear the timing/oil chain whine, but this is a difficult thing to quantify. Have noticed timing chain can be quite slack as observed through the oil fill cap. Took to dealer, they listened but said nothing heard at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11400276, filed 2021-03, 86,000 miles“UNKNOWN There is an open recall on this vehicle in which no remedy has become available. I called the BMW dealership today, 1/3/2025, and they told me i will just have to wait. This recall has been out since August and I am worried of potential trouble in the future, causing fires or other dangerous situations.”
NHTSA complaint #11633948, filed 2025-01Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 23% |
| 2019 | 2 | 15% |
| 2018 | 6 | 10% |
| 2017 | 12 | 8% |
| 2016 | 8 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 31% |
| 2014 | 17 | 31% |
| 2013 | 16 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X1
24 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW X1
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology