2016 BMW X1 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2016 BMW X1, 5% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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.
“The engine mounts have failed on my car. I have only 14 thousand miles on the auto and do only city driving. Had this not been discovered during a routine oil change the results could have been catastrophic. There may be a problem with either the mounting hardware or the weight of the engine,”
NHTSA complaint #11377820, filed 2020-12, 14,000 miles“Just started driving on a long highway trip, 20 minutes into the drive with vehicle at temperature, ball bearing failed on a plastic idler pully on accessory drive, blowing apart the plastic pulls and damaging the belt, losing battery charging first, the overtemperature warning to immediately pull over on highway which I did. Had to tow to the dealer service center. $1671.51 repair over two days stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #11374108, filed 2020-11, 60,000 miles“- Roof and pillars I have been having for almost a year when trying to open and slide on the track. It is harsh and noisy. - Engine oil filter housing and coolant leak. This issue is critical. Finally on April 10, 2025 I ended spending $1007.52 to get the housing replaced to stop the ongoing drip drip effect. - Steering gear box. This issue remains despite the fact that I replaced struts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11667511, filed 2025-06“Every time I start or stop my vehicle I get a notification that shows Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. And my console has a hazard warning that shows: Secure vehicle against rolling. This happens every time, even if the car is parked on a completely flat surface in no danger whatsoever of rolling. I've read SEVERAL X1 owners get this message and all state this needs to be a RECALL. …”
NHTSA complaint #11602851, filed 2024-07“The AC has this foul smell coming from the vents it is a health concern as it's a sign that mold/mildew/bacteria is growing somewhere inside the AC system and is a significant respiratory risk. It may cause or exacerbate respiratory or breathing issues and anaphylaxis with people allergic to mold”
NHTSA complaint #11425597, filed 2021-07Related service bulletins
- 11008102Sep 16, 2024For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, from the original 10…
- 10174019Apr 1, 2020CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at…
- 10163027Jun 1, 2019ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
- 10160240Apr 1, 2019B46O PZEV/SULEV ENGINE - FUEL TANK VENT (PURGE) VALVE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILEAGE. The vehicle's malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up.
- 10153691Dec 1, 2018FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor…
- 10145283Jul 1, 2018BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is…
- 10138396Apr 1, 2018HUMMING NOISE DURING SMOOTH ACCELERATION: A humming, vibration noise is heard during smooth acceleration to 2000 rpm.
- 10154817Feb 1, 2018ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine…
- 10149236May 1, 2017KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. There is a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment or the engine shakes during: Engine start When driving off from a stop…
- 10149230May 1, 2017"ENGINE IDLE TOO HIGH AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 5000' above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is…
Engine: 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 2016 BMW X1
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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