2017 BMW X1 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 BMW X1, 2% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I have 3 outstanding recalls on my Bmw starting since 2016. I have brought my car into an authorized Bmw dealership 5 times since then to have the recalls fixed, and each time they have avoided completing the recall. I'd like to file a complaint against stevens creek Bmw for their refusal to fix my mandatory recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11268083, filed 2019-10“The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated his wife was driving at 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle down however her purse got entrapped near the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing her to crash into the vehicle in front who was stopped. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. The contacts wife collided with the steering wheel due to the impact. The contact's wife suffered chest injuries where a doctor later confirmed she had a cracked sternum. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was towed to a Collison Center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474112, filed 2022-07, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10171414Jan 1, 2020SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in…
- 10159143Mar 1, 2019AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT SYSTEM'. Air bag Warning indicator sporadically illuminates for short intervals when occupants are exiting the front of the vehicle.
- 10153774Jan 1, 2019AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT REPLACEMENT. The airbag indicator light illuminates after replacing the CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing) mat.
- 10146557Feb 1, 2017"AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT SYSTEM' . Air bag Warning indicator sporadically illuminates for short intervals when occupants are exiting the front of the vehicle.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 BMW X1
57 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW X1
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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