2015 BMW X1 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 BMW X1, 13% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 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.
“22,000 actual miles oilfiter housing leak on engine and cylinder cover is plastic like on other X1 sdrive . Leaking on electrical parts and smoke terrible when come too stop under the hood. This is abad plastic part and gasket leak with holly any miles. 22,000 something miles when purchase online . Dealership I took it too say it's a fire hazard it could catch on fire I just hope others too don't notice it and car catches on fire as reported for other X1 2015 sdrive 28i my car need a recall asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11413314, filed 2021-04, 22,000 miles“This is regarding the panoramic sunroof shade/liner. All of a sudden, half of it is stuck and will not work. It will not close or open. I have an extended warranty and this is not covered somehow with Bmw - and they want $1000's just to diagnose the problem. After searching online, I see that this is a very common problem with numerous and numerous X1 owners of the same vehicle and that others have issued a complaint regarding the same issue. Here's to hoping something is done and a recall issued. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #11351864, filed 2020-08, 43,000 miles“I have had 2 BMW with the same recall. And I keep calling the local dealer. It has been 6 months and it should be an easy fix. I feel because of the age of my cars they are dragging their feet. I need to get this recall fixed because I use these cars for business”
NHTSA complaint #11640651, filed 2025-02“experience issues starting up due to a failure of the starter motor. Repeated attempts at stating the vehicle can cause the motor to overheat due to an electrical overload, potentially catching combustible materials in the engine compartment and increasing the risk of fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11607785, filed 2024-08“Radiator warning lamp comes on and engine starts to overheat. Problem first ocurred around July/August 2021. Car has been serviced three times (twice by dealer) without being fixed. Radiator, hoses, thermostat, vent line, and expansion tank have been replaced. Car is available for inspection. I believe it could be the coolant pump as reported in other models. Car going back to dealer on 5/5 for another look.”
NHTSA complaint #11463146, filed 2022-05Other 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 2015 BMW X1
31 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology