2018 BMW X1 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 BMW X1, 2% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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 heater blower ceased working. The back brakes needed to be replaced for a 3rd time, and the factory never sealed the air filter for the engine properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11397695, filed 2021-02, 49,000 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2024 | 19 | 63% |
| 2023 | 53 | 75% |
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 26 | 17% |
| 2016 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW X1
22 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 BMW X1
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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