2017 BMW X1 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 32%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,210miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 BMW X1, 32% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,210 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2017 Bmw X1 rear hatch door shuts prematurely without reason which one has to quickly get out of the way to avoid injury. In my case, it can happen anytime and, no, my feet are not under the kick sensor under rear bumper. Bmw forum says it's a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11330456, filed 2020-06, 60,000 miles“The tailgate consistently closes on its own. Without my foot even being near the sensor that is located under the backend. T has slammed me in a back a few times when I've had my headphones in and did not hear the beeping. I won't even let my knees get anything out of it. The dealership in fl has allegedly fixed it but continues to do it. It did it on the dealership as well. I moved in and continue to do it took it to a dealership here in pennsylvania and they say nothing is wrong. When it hit you in the back it hurts really bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11299705, filed 2020-01, 10,000 miles“The rear hatch of the Bmw will spontaneously close without warning - causing the door to slam into ones head. There is no way of deactivating the foot sensor to block the hatch from inadvertently closing while a person is in the vicinity of the hatch door. -Bmw is stationary with key fob in pocket - loading items into rear cargo area - without warning the hatch quickly starts closing hitting a person in the head with tremendous force”
NHTSA complaint #11350984, filed 2020-08, 50,210 miles“When car is in park it say something secure brake to stop from rolling , I see this is a big problem in a lot of bmw’s and this repair should be a recall for the pricey repair . I heard it’s a $10 spring in the shift box . It should be replaced by bmw”
NHTSA complaint #11565468, filed 2024-01“I am reporting a recurring safety warning on my 2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i. The vehicle repeatedly displays the message “Secure vehicle against rolling” on the dashboard even though the gear selector indicates that the vehicle is in Park. A diagnostic scan with BlueDriver also recorded BMW fault code 420106 – “Shift Lock Solenoid: Unlock stuck.” The warning has returned multiple times and appears to indicate a problem with the vehicle’s Park/shift-lock or parking-lock recognition system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762954, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 10147559Jul 1, 2016THE SMART OPENING/CLOSING TAILGATE FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. Vehicles with comfort access and without rear trailer tow hitch; the contactless tailgate smart opening/closing…
Other 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 2017 BMW X1
57 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 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 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