2020 BMW X1 recalls

1 safety recall, 13 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
13Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 BMW X1 recall list

Air Bags recall

20V-283
May 20, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Safety risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

2020 BMW X1 owner complaints

13 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train4
Engine3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Seat Belts2
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Back Over Prevention1

Recent complaints

July 29, 2026Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlFuel System, Gasoline

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. The contact was informed that the throttle ground wire and controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. T

June 13, 2025Fuel/Propulsion System

The fuel tank got punctured on the freeway causing the car to lose power. The problem seems that BMW plastic fuel tank is located on the right side at the bottom of the car so any stone or particle on the freeway can puncture the plastic tank from the bottom causing no fuel and the car losing power. Seems like that is problem with design and BMW is aware of it since the new models of the car starting 2023 have an extra underbody protection for the fuel tank which is missing on the previous year models.

March 4, 2025Power TrainEngine

Wastegate actuator turbo failure. Causes sudden loss of power to engine. Turbo function impacted. Drivetrain malfunction warning on dashboard. No prior warning sent. Problem with wastegate has been confirmed by Independent Service Center. Found similar issue with BMW E-Series Model 530e xdrive sedan Production dates 2/22/17-6/18/20 which extended warranty to 15 yr/150000 miles for same part. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

August 29, 2024Power TrainElectrical SystemBack Over PreventionFire

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. The car is considered a total per Geico Insurance.

May 24, 2024Power TrainElectrical SystemService Brakes

it all started with the Battery and Powertrain and lound Loud niose from under my vehicle and my rear tail light code default. service forgetting to put the clamps back on i took the vehicle back from service and drove over 200 miles when the code for the above mention malfuntion appeared again they admitted the negilence of the service team...from that point on they my car was in and out of service for weeks at a time from September 2023 until Febuary 2024. I endlessly tried to resovle reimbursement and prove my vehicle was unsafe to drive and manufacture defects. i also consulted corporate several times submitting claim and nothing was esculated or followed up. listed below are the issues

2020 BMW X1 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 BMW X1 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 BMW X1 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 BMW X1: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.7%.

2020 BMW X1 recall FAQ

Does the 2020 BMW X1 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 BMW X1. The most recent, filed May 20, 2020, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2020 BMW X1 problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (4 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 BMW X1 safe?

The 2020 BMW X1 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 BMW X1?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.