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ProblemsByVin Index / 2018-BMW-X1 / COMPLAINTS
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2018 BMW X1 owner complaints

57 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

body 8 complaints shown

20 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
11/19/2019 ODI #11281083.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x1. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v349000 (structure). The contact stated that century west BMW (located at 4245 lankershim blvd, north hollywood, ca 91602, (818) 432-9000) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10/28/2019 ODI #11271503.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x1. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v349000 (structure). The contact called ray catena BMW of westchester (543 tarrytown rd, white plains, ny 10607, (914) 761-6666) and was informed that the parts were pending and were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10/15/2019 8,600 mi ODI #11268692.0

Filing complaint in regards to recall campaign no.19v-349. BMW has not responded to, nor reached out to fix my affected car. While this is a voluntary recall, they have not responded in a timely manner. Last official communication with them was in july 2019

09/27/2019 ODI #11258635.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x1. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v349000 (structure). The contact called BMW of santa maria (805- 614-0306, located at 2150 s college dr, santa maria, ca 93455) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

09/24/2019 ODI #11257641.0

There is an unresolved recall on my car and I do not think the automaker has remedied the problem in a timely manner.

09/11/2019 ODI #11254648.0

Vehicle has a safety recall but no remedy is available. I do not feel safe driving this car

09/06/2019 ODI #11253642.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x1. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v349000 (structure); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. BMW of shrewsbury (770 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma 01545, (508) 917-6045) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

09/03/2019 ODI #11253007.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x1. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v349000 (structure). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over five months ago. Sterling BMW (3000 west coast hwy, newport beach, ca 92663, (949) 200-8722) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

other 3 complaints shown

12/28/2022 ODI #11499215.0

My vehicle stalled on a busy street and could not be restarted. Other drivers stopped and assisted me pushing the vehicle to a nearby intersecting street, which placed everyone in imminent danger of being hit by another car. Vehicle was towed to the dealer who has performed all the service work on my car. The dealer diagnosed the issue as failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. Warning messages appeared after my vehicle was already in distress. The car is currently at the dealership awaiting repair. There has been a litany of complaints and issues relating to high-pressure fuel pumps failing on vehicles like mine.

11/20/2019 ODI #11281405.0

Safety recall in april with still no fix or even estimated time frame on fix as of november.

08/22/2019 13,000 mi ODI #11245911.0

There is a rotten foul odor coming out of the car vents when the car is first started and the air conditioner is not turned on. The smell slowly disappears when turning on the air conditioner.

airbags 2 complaints shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/18/2022 Crash ODI #11497909.0

At-fault vehicle (charged with improper lane usage) in Toyota Corolla attempted to abruptly merge left from "local lanes" going north of IL 53 to the "express" lanes hitting a Toyota Camry which veered into my front right tossing me across 3 lanes taking out 70' of guardrail and totaling my 2018 BMW X1. My airbags did not deploy. My engine came away from the chassis and left front wheel came away from the vehicle as well. It is my opinion at least one airbag/safety restraint should have been deployed. I submitted a report to this department February 1, 2022. I heard back in June and nothing else ever happened even after I submitted the requested information. See the email stream last week from [XXX], HR, NHTSA-----> Good morning [XXX], I reviewed the documents you sent me and it appears

12/01/2022 Crash ODI #11495584.0

Serious highway accident in Chicago suburbs whereby car was totaled. Engine came away from chassis after ramming into and taking out 50 feet of guardrail and coming to a screeching halt. Left front wheel came away from vehicle in its entirety. No front, side or overhead airbags deployed whatsoever. Traveling at 50MPH at time of accident. I have pictures if required.

electrical 2 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
10/17/2018 ODI #11141141.0

Sun visors are too short / small and don't help on a sunny day. May as well not have them at all especially if you don't have an auto-tinted windshield. We find this to be a seriously dangerous situation. Also, car hesitates when accelerating at times and engine also sounds rough after driving a few minutes.

08/20/2019 ODI #11244681.0

2018 BMW x1. Consumer writes in regards to occupant protection in interior impact safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the battery failed and was replaced, but made a noises while driving. The doors developed streak lined. The dealer was mad aware of the failure, but stated there was no fix. *js

steering 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/15/2025 ODI #11705146.0

In November I noticed a noise when steering. I took my suv to the mechanic shop and they located the following recall from your website: recall 19V601000 the tie rod assembly. I contacted BMW of North America and they cannot locate this recall with my VIN.

lighting 1 complaint shown

10/26/2022 ODI #11490924.0

2018 BMW x1. Consumer writes in regard to defective repair of a safety recall performed on vehicle.

visibility 1 complaint shown

10/02/2018 ODI #11132925.0

On a sunny day, I drived with my family through the highway approximately at 45 miles per hour, sudendly a very strong noise was listed and many small glass pieces fell on us, I stop as fast as possible to review that had beated, the sunroof was destroyed, I did not found any object that would hit us, revising in detail note that the glass had been exploited inside out, the crystal was inflated out of the vehicle, fortunately nobody leaves hurt with the glass pieces and nobody was around the car at that moment location: laredo texas date: 29/09/2018 time: 11:30 am

engine 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
08/24/2023 63,000 mi ODI #11540519.0

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered significantly upon depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the evaporative emission control circuit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

08/13/2019 ODI #11243754.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW xi. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the vertical trim piece on the seat belts. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Showing 300 of 57 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/BMW/X1#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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