2020 BMW X1 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 13
Latest campaign: May 20, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	May 20, 2020	20V283000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 20, 2020Latest campaign


May 20, 202020V283000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V283000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate. Risk If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Campaign NHTSA 20V283000 · May 20, 2020

May 20, 202020V283000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V283000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Risk: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V283000 · May 20, 2020

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 component13

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

13Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	4	31	0	1	0
Engine	3	23	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	15	0	0	0
Electrical system	2	15	0	1	0
Service brakes	2	15	0	0	0
Seat belts	2	15	1	0	1
Unknown or other	2	15	0	0	2
Vehicle speed control	1	8	0	0	0
Fuel system	1	8	0	0	0
Gasoline	1	8	0	0	0
Back over prevention	1	8	0	1	0
Air bags	1	8	1	0	1

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

Power train
“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 10 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated.”
Filed 07/29/2026 · ODI 11753485
Fuel/propulsion system
“The fuel tank got punctured on the freeway causing the car to lose power. The problem seems that BMW plastic fuel tank is located on the right side at the bottom of the car so any stone or particle on the freeway can…”
Filed 06/13/2025 · ODI 11666751
Power train
“Wastegate actuator turbo failure. Causes sudden loss of power to engine. Turbo function impacted. Drivetrain malfunction warning on dashboard. No prior warning sent.”
Filed 03/04/2025 · ODI 11646229

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2020 BMW X1 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 BMW X1. The most recent, 20V283000 (reported May 20, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 BMW X1?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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