2018 BMW X1 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW X1. The most-reported areas: Structure (22), Unknown Or Other (15), Electrical System (8).
Key takeaways
- 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 22 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13% |
| Engine | 6 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 BMW X1
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-19
On XXX we finalized the sale through a online purchase. XXX The car was shipped & received to our residential address from [XXX] to [XXX] XXX. The front drivers side tire exploded on the highway in normal road conditions at about 50-55MPH… we had it towed to Mar Mac tire. Our insurance(Geico) covered the damage(com...
Engine - filed 2026-06-30
On May 20, 2026 We were in Mt Dora, FL We were approaching a red light. Cars were stopped in front of us and cars were beside me and behind me. As I slowed down the car just stalled out. It completely turned off while I was in drive. I immediately tried to start it. Then I put my foot on the brake and put it in park an...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-06-17
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I have a 2018 BMW X1 that has about 60,000 miles on it. So far, I have had to have the windshield replaced four times due to pebbles hitting and cracking the windshield when on the highway. This never used to be the ca...
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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.