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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2015 BMW X1 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 13, 202424V608000 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system pumpAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V608000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Jan 14, 201919V016000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V016000
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| Feb 5, 201616V071000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V071000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: X1, X1 Sav. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component94
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 32 | 34 |
| Air bags | 30 | 32 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 23 |
| Engine | 21 | 22 |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 11 |
| Power train | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names X1 SDRIVE28I, X1 XDRIVE28I, X1 XDRIVE35I.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. Additionally, while stopped in traffic, the vehicle was shaking abnormally.”
- Electrical system
“Complete electrical failure while driving on the Highway. I barely was able to get over without causing an accident. The car without notice went dead and no power. I couldn't turn the steering wheel.”
- Engine
“I had to replace the Oil Fliter housing with oil cooler because it was made out of plastic and caused an oil and antifreeze. The repair man told me that engine part were made out of plastic and tend to fail over time.”
Other BMW X1 model years
- 20193 recalls13 complaints
- 20184 recalls59 complaints
- 20174 recalls164 complaints
- 20164 recalls163 complaints
- 20154 recalls94 complaints
- 20146 recalls114 complaints
- 20135 recalls102 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2015 3 Series8 recalls215 complaints
- 2015 X56 recalls152 complaints
- 2015 5 Series4 recalls100 complaints
- 2015 X37 recalls105 complaints
- 2015 7 Series5 recalls6 complaints
- 2015 Z41 recall5 complaints
- 2015 X61 recall9 complaints
- 2015 M33 recalls4 complaints
- 2015 4 Series5 recalls95 complaints
- 2015 X45 recalls18 complaints
- 2015 6 Series1 recall9 complaints
- 2015 2 Series3 recalls22 complaints
2015 BMW X1 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X1 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW X1. The most recent, 24V608000 (reported August 13, 2024), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2015 BMW X1 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 BMW X1?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 94 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 BMW X1?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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