2021 BMW X1 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 BMW X1. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (4), Electrical System (3), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% |
| Engine | 2 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 18% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 9% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-11-02
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? SEATBELT WARNING ALARM WILL ACTIVATE WHEN SEATBELTS ARE FASTENED How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? MAY AFFECT VEHICLES ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dea...
Engine - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2021 BMW X1. The contact stated that while reversing and parking the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after the failure, the message “Engine HOT” was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to star...
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-18
The contact owns a 2021 BMW X1. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 10 MPH, she was involved in a head-on crash with another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The driver was transported to the hospital for level two severe trauma to the neck, head, and che...
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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.