2016 BMW X1 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,402miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 BMW X1, 11% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,402 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving I opened my sunroof shade cover and heard a crackling noise turned around and it was all bundled up. The cover ripped off on one side. The untimely failure of the shade blind left it sagging/hanging and blocking my view as the driver while operating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11406831, filed 2021-04, 45,000 miles“I bought the car from the car shack in hialeah,fl and it did not have the middle hood latch and I had a accident because of it. It happen while I was driving home with my family at 45 MPH that the hood of the car came up and it went against my front window and it damage my hood and part of my car roof. This happen around 6:35 pm. Going west on nw 74 street just east of 72 ave.”
NHTSA complaint #11089765, filed 2018-04, 33,803 miles“Sunroof shade came off the tracks and is now sagging partially obstructing the view of my rear view mirror, if this sags more or falls off completely I will be unable to see out the rear window and can cause a collision. I see this has been an issue with multiple vehicles and should be addressed with the company immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11659743, filed 2025-05“Today the moonroof lining just fell off. It is hanging from both sides but one of the sides has a thin metal strip bunched up. I am unable to close the moonroof lining and because it hangs it blocks my vision to the back rear from the view mirror. Please keep in mind my BMW has low miles so how is this possible? I am trying to upload a picture but unable on the form.”
NHTSA complaint #11537044, filed 2023-08“The sunroof shade in my vehicle had been sagging on the passenger side and when I retracted it, it bunched up and is now off track and stuck in position. I currently have my vehicle at a BMW service center for them to take a look at it. In terms of safety, I am unsure that it is a safety concern but it sure is an inconvenience.”
NHTSA complaint #11428769, filed 2021-08Related recalls
- 19V349000May 9, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head…Covers: BMW X1 2016–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10249435Jan 19, 2024Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10245372Nov 8, 2023The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- 10238081May 1, 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10206685Dec 1, 2021Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 "door open" appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is…
- 10200246Jun 1, 2021Customer states the Central Information Display is flickering and the picture is shifting.
- 10184587Nov 1, 2020Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain: Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10182622Oct 1, 2020CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the…
- 10179004Jul 1, 2020TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING: Customer may complaint of any the following scenarios: When operating the tailgate by using any of the tailgate buttons, the…
- 10165253Aug 1, 2019CREAKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B51 26 17 dated September 2017. Creaking (groaning) noises are heard from…
- 10161576May 1, 2019Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 BMW X1
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
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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