2020 BMW X1 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW X1. The most-reported areas: Power Train (4), Engine (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
Key takeaways
- 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 31% |
| Engine | 3 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-07-29
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 "Drivet...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-06-13
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 i...
Power Train,engine - filed 2025-03-04
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 ...
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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.