2017 BMW X1 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 BMW X1, 2% of the 156 complaints for this model year.
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.
“My car suddenly displayed a drivetrain malfunction error, and I cannot identify the reason because the car was driving normally in a residential area.”
NHTSA complaint #11681098, filed 2025-08“Vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The dealer mechanics diagnosed a failed engine mount bolt. Vehicle mileage is 66965. This vehicle is driven lightly and this failure seems to be premature.”
NHTSA complaint #11445210, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10174023Apr 1, 2020CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction.
- 10166229Sep 1, 2019Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g…
- 10146537Feb 1, 2017?FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED . INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers. WARRANTY INFORMATION Damages…
- 10146950Nov 1, 2016?GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
- 10146949Nov 1, 2016Cracking noise in the area of the front axle support/wishbone This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 16 dated April 2016. Customer complains of cracking noise…
- 10151310May 1, 2016Delivery Stop - Replace Front Auxiliary Dampers.
- 10151259Apr 1, 2016Cracking noise in the area of the front axle support / wishbone. Customer complains of cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road…
Suspension: 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 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
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.
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