2025 BMW X1 recalls

3 safety recalls, 17 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
17Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 BMW X1 recall list

Seat Belts recall

25V-616
September 17, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Safety risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Structure recall

24V-829
November 4, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
Safety risk
A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) recall

24V-104
February 12, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Safety risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

2025 BMW X1 owner complaints

17 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System9
Power Train6
Service Brakes4
Engine3
Back Over Prevention2
Exterior Lighting2
Unknown or Other1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1

Recent complaints

September 29, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemBack Over PreventionCrash

The contact owns a BMW X1. Wow attempting to park the vehicle inside a residential garage, the contact engaged to transmission into part by the electronic console shelf by wire controls. The ending remained Allen, and the vehicle failed to mechanical grinding noises or dashboard error messages displayed to alert the driver. Upon releasing the brake paddle, the vehicle unexpectedly creep towards under engine, power and collided with the Garage Door causing $500 in property damage and cosmetic scratches to the vehicle vehicles front bumper. The dealer has been notified of failure. The manufacturer has yet has not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 18224 mileage.

September 29, 2026Power TrainElectrical System

As with other complaints, the dual clutch transmission/powertrain is faulty. The BMW dealership and BMW North America are unwilling to acknowledge the safety issue, issue a recall, or buy back. Safety issues are: •Delayed/hesitant response —a lag of up to several seconds between pressing the accelerator and the car actually moving, especially at low speed or when pulling out from a stop. •Jerky, clunky low-speed behavior — rough engagement in stop-and-go traffic or when transitioning between Park/Drive/Reverse. •Rollaway risk — Because the DCT uses electrohydraulic clutch actuation instead of a torque converter, some drivers say the car can roll backward (e.g., on an incline) before the clut

September 16, 2026Power TrainUnknown or Other

Incident occurred on 9-15-26 at approx. 1:16 PM (PST) and 6205 miles. Vehicle uncontrollably rolled/moved opposite to the selected drive gear while waiting for the clutch to engage. Had stopped on a flat paved road to allow a pedestrian to cross by, but when I released the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly moved backwards immediately - despite being in drive gear. Had to slam on brakes to stop this. Fortunately, no vehicle was behind me otherwise could have collided. No warning messages, etc. prior to this incident.

August 6, 2026Steering

Purchased a 2025 BMW X1 used in June of 2025; car's steering has had slight, persistent "thump" during low speed return to center since purchase. Dealership has made multiple repair attempts with tech acknowledging it didn't seem right. None of the repairs have resulted in the issue being resolved. Latest return to dealership in late June resulted in inquiry with the local field tech, who simply compared my vehicle with another of the same model and claimed that it was the same on the new vehicle. I reached out to BMW of North America and they claimed there was nothing further they could do on their end after opening a case with them in late May. I would at least like an explanation as to wh

July 21, 2026Service 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. Brakes don't show grooves and hot spots from nothing, something is going on with my brakes and BMW refusing to check and service.

2025 BMW X1 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 BMW X1 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 BMW X1: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 17.4%.

2025 BMW X1 recall FAQ

Does the 2025 BMW X1 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 BMW X1. The most recent, filed September 17, 2025, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2025 BMW X1 problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (9 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2025 BMW X1 safe?

The 2025 BMW X1 earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 BMW X1?

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