2017 BMW X1 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X1. The most-reported areas: Power Train (57), Unknown Or Other (50), Service Brakes (26).
Key takeaways
- 156 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 57 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 32% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 15% |
| Structure | 20 | 13% |
| Engine | 12 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW X1 SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 BMW X1 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-09
I am reporting a recurring safety warning on my 2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i. The vehicle repeatedly displays the message “Secure vehicle against rolling” on the dashboard even though the gear selector indicates that the vehicle is in Park. A diagnostic scan with BlueDriver also recorded BMW fault code 420106 – “Shift Lock So...
Engine - filed 2026-07-24
The BMX1 overheated while parked and on with no warning of any levels being low or any obvious issues for it to overheat. I just saw the starter and overheated recall which led me to check my suv.
Suspension,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-03-20
What You’re Noticing (and Why It Matters) 1. Engine Mounts Wearing Out Engine mounts can wear over time, but premature failure (early loosening, vibration, clunking) can point to: Defective parts Poor design for that model year This is a common complaint in some BMW models, especially as mileage increases. 2. Brak...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.