2019 BMW X1 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X1. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Structure (3), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 38% |
| Structure | 3 | 23% |
| Engine | 2 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 15% |
| Steering | 1 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW X1 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 BMW X1 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,air Bags - filed 2026-10-12
While releasing the manual telescope lever on my 2019 BMW X1 (under 75k miles) to adjust the steering wheel, the steering column completely bypassed its factory structural travel stop and jammed rock-solid in the farthest extended position and will not budge. The steering wheel is now physically wedged against my torso...
Structure - filed 2026-10-07
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2019 BMW X1 northbound on the [XXX] in Manhattan at a steady highway speed when the powered rear liftgate unexpectedly opened approximately halfway without any intentional activation. The key fob was stationary in the center cupholder. I did not activate any liftgate c...
Power Train - filed 2026-06-06
My car began shaking at low speeds when turning. Brought it to a mechanic to investigate and they performed a recommended manufacturer alteration on the car related to rear differential vent. That did not fix the issue and mechanic said a full rear differential replacement was required and it was a safety issue. If the...
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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.