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2018 BMW X1 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 59
Latest campaign: Aug 14, 2019

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	1	Aug 14, 2019	19V601000
Structure	1	May 9, 2019	19V349000
Exterior lighting	1	Jan 30, 2019	19V074000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jul 12, 2018	18V465000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 14, 2019Latest campaign


Aug 14, 201919V601000	Steering: linkages tie rod assembly A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V601000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break. Risk A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Campaign NHTSA 19V601000 · Aug 14, 2019
May 9, 201919V349000	Structure: body roof and pillars In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V349000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." Risk In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 19V349000 · May 9, 2019
Jan 30, 201919V074000	Exterior lighting: tail lights If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V074000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle. Risk If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 19V074000 · Jan 30, 2019
Jul 12, 201818V465000	Engine and engine cooling: engine A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V465000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles. Risk A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 18V465000 · Jul 12, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component59

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

59Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Structure	22	37	1	0	2
Unknown or other	14	24	0	2	0
Electrical system	8	14	0	1	0
Air bags	6	10	6	0	5
Engine	5	8	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	7	0	0	1
Steering	3	5	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	5	2	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	2	3	0	0	0
Power train	2	3	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	3	0	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	0	0
Wheels	1	2	0	0	0
Fuel system	1	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	1	2	0	0	0

5 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.

Latest reports

Engine
“On May 20, 2026 We were in Mt Dora, FL We were approaching a red light. Cars were stopped in front of us and cars were beside me and behind me. As I slowed down the car just stalled out.”
Filed 06/30/2026 · ODI 11747527
Visibility/wiper
“• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I have a 2018 BMW X1 that has about 60,000 miles on it.”
Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744674
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine and engine overheating warning lights became illuminated.”
Filed 03/03/2026 · ODI 11721707

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2018 BMW X1 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X1. The most recent, 19V601000 (reported August 14, 2019), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 BMW X1?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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