2018 BMW X1 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 37%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 BMW X1, 37% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Tailgate locking system has electronic kick. There is no electronic chirp to alert closing. I was struck in the head. The top latch is was reversed to 'male' equivalent to a hammer. The bottom latch was reversed as connector. If anyone over 5' 10 walks under the open hatch they can be struck.”
NHTSA complaint #11072963, filed 2018-02, 1,000 miles“Filing complaint in regards to recall campaign no.19v-349. Bmw has not responded to, nor reached out to fix my affected car. While this is a voluntary recall, they have not responded in a timely manner. Last official communication with them was in july 2019”
NHTSA complaint #11268692, filed 2019-10, 8,600 miles“There is a non compliant recall remedy unavailable for a trim piece inside the car between front and rear doors and in an event of a crash can pose serious risk of injury to rear seat passengers. I have my grandson in my car almost every day and my son. This is not acceptable. I want to give this car back immediately with no hassle or repercussions. I am looking for a other car effective immediately! I need your help to make sure this does not come back to haunt us! This is very dangerous! What can be done to make sure this happens right away? …”
NHTSA complaint #11235324, filed 2019-07“Bmw 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 contacts the b-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, occupant protection in interior impact. I have contacted my dealer and they say the fix is not available. Supposedly owners were notified on july 1, 2019 but I have seen no notice as july 26, 2019. Remedy”
NHTSA complaint #11235000, filed 2019-07“2018 Bmw X1. Consumer writes in regards to occupant protection in interior impact safety recall. The consumer stated the battery failed and was replaced, but made a noises while driving. The doors developed streak lined. The dealer was mad aware of the failure, but stated there was no fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11244681, filed 2019-08Related 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…
- 10138396Apr 1, 2018HUMMING NOISE DURING SMOOTH ACCELERATION: A humming, vibration noise is heard during smooth acceleration to 2000 rpm.
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 BMW X1
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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