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2019 BMW X1 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
13
Latest campaign
Aug 14, 2019

Recall summary by component3

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Aug 14, 2019
Structure1May 9, 2019
Exterior lighting1Jan 30, 2019

Safety recalls3

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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
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).

Owner complaints by component13

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13Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system538000
Structure323000
Engine215000
Unknown or other215000
Steering18000
Air bags18000
Power train18000
Suspension18000
Engine and engine cooling18000
Visibility/wiper18000
Forward collision avoidance18103

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

  • Steering

    “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…”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770695
  • Structure

    “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…”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769763
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 06/06/2026 · ODI 11742471

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2019 BMW X1 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 BMW X1?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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