2026 BMW X1 recalls

2 safety recalls, 1 owner complaint and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
1Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 BMW X1 recall list

Seat Belts recall

25V-717
October 21, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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 the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.

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.

2026 BMW X1 owner complaints

1 complaint filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

April 25, 2026Service BrakesCrash1 injury

Summary of the Event: The driver of a 2025 BMW X1 M35i experienced an issue where the vehicle did not respond as expected when braking. The incident occurred in Gainesville on [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. After proceeding through a traffic light, the roadway transitioned from two lanes into one. The driver was in the right lane and needed to merge left. As the driver approached a turn while merging, she attempted to slow the vehicle but reported that it felt as though it was accelerating and that braking was ineffective or unresponsive. When the brake pedal was pressed, it felt unusually firm with very little travel and was difficult to depress, and the vehicle did not slow as expected. The

2026 BMW X1 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 BMW X1 SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 BMW X1: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 17.4%.

2026 BMW X1 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 BMW X1 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW X1. The most recent, filed October 21, 2025, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2026 BMW X1 problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (1 reports).

Is the 2026 BMW X1 safe?

The 2026 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 2026 BMW X1?

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