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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 BMW X1 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 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: 17
Latest campaign: Sep 17, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Sep 17, 2025	25V616000
Structure	1	Nov 4, 2024	24V829000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Feb 12, 2024	24V104000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 17, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 17, 202525V616000	Seat belts: front retractor A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V616000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production. Risk A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V616000 · Sep 17, 2025
Nov 4, 202424V829000	Structure: body roof and pillars A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V829000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength. Risk A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 24V829000 · Nov 4, 2024
Feb 12, 202424V104000	Electronic stability control (ESC) A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V104000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly. Risk A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Campaign NHTSA 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024

Sep 17, 202525V616000

Seat belts: front retractor

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V616000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V616000 · Sep 17, 2025

Nov 4, 202424V829000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V829000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
Risk: A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V829000 · Nov 4, 2024

Feb 12, 202424V104000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V104000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024

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 component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

17Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Electrical system	9	53	2	0
Power train	6	35	1	0
Service brakes	4	24	0	1
Engine	3	18	0	0
Back over prevention	2	12	1	0
Exterior lighting	2	12	0	0
Unknown or other	1	6	0	0
Steering	1	6	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	6	0	0
Tires	1	6	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	6	1	0

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 BMW X1. Wow attempting to park the vehicle inside a residential garage, the contact engaged to transmission into part by the electronic console shelf by wire controls.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767625
Power train
“As with other complaints, the dual clutch transmission/powertrain is faulty. The BMW dealership and BMW North America are unwilling to acknowledge the safety issue, issue a recall, or buy back.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767732
Power train
“Incident occurred on 9-15-26 at approx. 1:16 PM (PST) and 6205 miles. Vehicle uncontrollably rolled/moved opposite to the selected drive gear while waiting for the clutch to engage.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764672

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2025 BMW X1 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X1. The most recent, 25V616000 (reported September 17, 2025), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW X1?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (53%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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