2024 BMW X1 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 BMW X1, 7% of the 30 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.
“Our X1 has a lot of slip in the transmission. It's most apparent when you back up and then switch to drive. In our X1, the car keeps rolling backward like it's in neutral. Drive doesn't engage until after a long delay.”
NHTSA complaint #11709771, filed 2026-01“The auto start/stop on this car is super slow and will turn off the engine before the car comes to a complete stop. It causes confusion at intersections because of the slow getaway and has nearly caused several collisions. For instance, last week I was turning left at an intersection. The left turn was a yield, so i am turning across oncoming traffic. This is the usual intersection in my city. I did not come to a complete stop and started to turn left. I left plenty of space to the oncoming traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11577781, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11027985Jan 27, 2026SITUATION A Check Control message (CCM) displays for “Transmission oil service required” (ID 2120). This warning will typically trigger based on one of the following that…
- 11018832May 7, 2025Inspection and Return - Output Drive Repair Kit
- 11015855Mar 21, 2025Check control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated” is displayed immediately after starting the engine. This applies only to U11 equipped with the 7-speed M-DCT…
- 11014433Feb 21, 2025A Check Control message (CCM) displays for “Transmission oil service required” (ID 2120). This warning will trigger based on the following that applies: From 60,000 miles…
- 11012087Dec 20, 2024Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.
- 11012324Dec 3, 2024Gear Box Return
- 11010758Nov 4, 2024Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splinedconnection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.
- 11006726Aug 16, 2024There is a “rattling/clattering” noise from the engine compartment area. The noise is mostly perceptible when driving past a wall with the side window of the driver's door…
- 11006725Aug 16, 2024Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splinedconnection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.
- 11006724Aug 16, 2024Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splinedconnection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.
Transmission 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 2024 BMW X1
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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.
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