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BMW X1Model year report

2025 BMW X1 Problems

Compared with other BMW X1 years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,650miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 24 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 BMW X1 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2025 BMW X1. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (6) and brakes (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,650 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On multiple occasions, maybe up to 10, the software controlling the dashboard LCD screens reset while driving and completely goes black. Almost everything in the car is controlled through the head unit. I use the vehicle for highway commuting and it happens at 70+ miles per hour. I have no gauges at all while it is occurring. I don’t have a speedometer. I do not have HVAC controls. I don’t have a gas gauge. I’ve taken the car in multiple times. They replaced the head unit. But it keeps occurring. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707705, filed 2025-12

Transmission and drivetrain: “Today is 1/21/26. My car has had problems since 12/4/25 when I started getting drivetrain warning lights. After call roadside assistance prompts, it will start, but a drivetrain fault appears on the dash. Many faults have appeared at the dealer and I have it in writing that there is nothing more they can do. They escalated the issue to BMW with no resolution, to date. I have requested a buy-back and they no longer return my calls. In terms of safety, I'm not sure what could happen if the drivetrain fault light is on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11712606, filed 2026-01

Brakes: “My Vehicle started having grinding front brakes at about 12,000 miles. Front brake rotors have already grooves developing. I took it to Manhasset BMW service, my brakes were not checked properly, wheels not even removed to see if any calipers issue causing the grinding sounder pads wearing out prematurely. This is not normal wearing issue, it's a serious problem with brakes. Recently, BMW recalled for integrated brakes problem but BMW rep. told me that my vehicle has no recall on record. It's a 2025 BMW X1 AWD with 14,600 miles as of today. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751955, filed 2026-07

Engine: “After being parked out I the sun, at about noon, started car and drove from paring lot car respnse to trotle inputs erattic and hard to judge found a place to safely park, rebooted car computer, and then was ale to drive home (145 miles) cruise controll did not work. When home, called Bmw, requested they repair car so that it is safe to drive,. Thry have had car since then. Don't feel it safe to drive til Bmw declairs it repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #11746785, filed 2026-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 4,300 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2024202520269
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 BMW X1. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
X1 · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 5554 · 17.4% risk

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 BMW X1 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X1 M35i AWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic233126$3,150
X1 xDrive28i AWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic243328$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2025 BMW X1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X1

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025172,6503428—Too new
2024307,0003428Too new to compareToo new
2023708,0006428100 · MoreToo new
20211047,0001527—Not enough data
20201335,0001527—Not enough data
20191339,6733526—Not enough data
20186013,000452685 · MoreStable
201715650,2102—2650 · TypicalRising
201615942,0003—2557 · TypicalStable
20155290,0002—260 · FewerRising
20145590,0002—260 · FewerRising
20133896,0002—270 · FewerRising

All BMW X1 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2025 BMW X1 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 BMW X1 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 6.

Has the 2025 BMW X1 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2025 BMW X1 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 BMW X1 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW X1 get?

The EPA rates the 2025 BMW X1 (X1 xDrive28i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 BMW X1 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,650 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 4,300 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.