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Seat beltsPart report

2020 BMW X1 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2020 BMW X1, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 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 got my BMW X1 in December of 2020 and currently has 21,000 miles. I've notice unusual wear and tear on the driver side seatbelt so I brought it into the dealer but all they said was that it needs to be replaced. I don't think this is a normal wear and tear because as I've said, I only drove this vehicle for 21,000 miles. The tear is expanding and I believe this can be a serious safety issue during an accident or sudden stops. I was concerned if this was an issue to similar vehicles or if it's just my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11590316, filed 2024-05

“I was in a front end crash at approximately 30 to 35 miles per hour and airbags did not deploy nor did the seatbelt lock. My chest hit the steering wheel and I was transported by EMS to hospital. Nothing was broken. I had a bruise upper right chest but my pain is in my sternum which is not visibly bruised but is very sore and my activity and mobility is impaired. My radiator was busted and car was towed by local police department to tow yard which is where it is right now. Soon to be moved to a repair center as the police report becomes available. It has not been inspected at this point. …”

NHTSA complaint #11429002, filed 2021-08

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Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020215%
201835%
201732%
201621%
201512%

Other parts of the 2020 BMW X1

Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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