2014 BMW X1 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 BMW X1, 15% of the 55 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, 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.
“My car smells like mold and I have not been able to isolate the issue to remove the smell. I am concerned it poses a serious health risk if mold is growing. There is not water in the vehicle as I have checked the floor boards and cushions. I have also replaced the A/C filter and checked the water drains for the sun roof. All seem to be working correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #11361379, filed 2020-09“We had a bad coolant leak starting at 96,670 miles. We took our vehicle into our local repair shop, they fixed the coolant reservoir but the leak still persisted. We were told we would need a whole new water pump and housing unit however they couldn’t fix it due to not having sufficient resources. After the leak started our vehicle has started acting up electronically (examples: seatbelt warning going off without anyone in the seat, overhead lights turning on while driving, ect)”
NHTSA complaint #11610854, filed 2024-08“While driving home, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When I turned the car off the smoke was billowing and coming into the car through the ventilation system. I came back to the car a while later and saw that the hood had a large round burn mark and all non-metal parts connected to the engine were melted. The car is currently inoperable. I called the BMW dealership that provides maintenance for my car and they told me of recall but said they didnt have a remedy at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11622383, filed 2024-10“Toxic mold in ventilation plumbing. Makes all of us sick if we turn on AC, heat, or defrost. As a result can't see out of windshield when it gets fogged unless we all want to get sick. Mechanic is stating there is no solution for this. He has consulted Bmw dealership mechanics and they are stating the same information. The only solution given was to remove the entire dash, all ventilation plumbing and hand clean it. However, the problem will come back.”
NHTSA complaint #11375464, filed 2020-11“Whiles driving on the highway, the car shifted to neutral. I pulled over to the shoulder and tried to start the car, but it won't start. I had to have it towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11496984, filed 2022-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 13% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 2 | 15% |
| 2018 | 15 | 25% |
| 2017 | 50 | 32% |
| 2016 | 64 | 40% |
| 2015 | 7 | 13% |
| 2014 | 8 | 15% |
| 2013 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X1
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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