2020 BMW X1 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 BMW X1, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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 had a series of concerning incidents with my car. The trunk door was getting stuck halfway, but I was able to close it after turning on the engine. I also encountered a malfunction error on the backup camera, a Drive Train warning sign, and the car alarm going off by itself. The most alarming issue was when the car started smoking and then caught fire underneath the hood near the driver's side windshield. Thankfully, my father and I were able to put out the flames with a water hose before calling 911 to report the incident to the fire department. …”
NHTSA complaint #11611674, filed 2024-08“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 10 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. During the failure, the messages, Chassis Stabilization: Drive Moderately, Collision Warning System Malfunction, Pedestrian Warning Reduced, and Drivetrain: Continued Driving Possible were displayed. The vehicle was pulled over into a remote emergency lane and driven 10 miles to an exit. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a short circuit to ground at the throttle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753485, filed 2026-07, 67,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 35% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 4 | 31% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 57 | 37% |
| 2016 | 33 | 21% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 BMW X1
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsVehicle 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 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