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2024 BMW X1 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 BMW X1 has 30 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X1 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Control module and Electronic stability control (ESC).

2012 BMW X1
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Complaints

30

Per year

10

Recalls

3

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (10 of 30), then Service brakes (10) and Hydraulic brakes (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (15 of 30). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 X1 has 70 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 BMW X1. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, electric, control module 2026-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V422000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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.
Remedy The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall electronic stability control, control module 2024-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V697000
Summary BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (30 total)

Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
Service brakes
10
Hydraulic brakes
9
Forward collision avoidance
5
Back-over prevention
2
Electrical system
2
Powertrain
2
Steering
2
Engine
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

10202415202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2024 BMW X1 xDrive, 8000 miles, original tires. Front right tire wear to 2.7mm, front left tire wear to 4mm, and rear tires wear to 5mm. AWD vehicle where fronts should not be significantly outpacing rear wear.…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-21
  • "We have owned the car for nearly 2 years and the rear cross traffic alert has never worked, even when cars and pedestrians are walking behind the vehicle. BMW says nothing is wrong. Many other drivers report the exact…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-05-19
  • "On 2/25/26, in rush hour traffic we were driving on a NJ highway. We happened to be in the left-most of 3 lanes with a concrete divider (no shoulder – there was about 3 ft between the concrete divider and the left side…"
    Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-27
  • "While reversing into a parking space, the parking sensor system repeatedly indicated an obstacle on the left side of the vehicle even though no object was present. The system displayed a red warning on the left side and…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-14
  • "Our X1 has a lot of "slip" in the transmission. It's most apparent when you back up and then switch to drive. In our X1, the car keeps rolling backward like it's in neutral. Drive doesn't engage until after a long delay."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-01-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 BMW X1 SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
X1 M35i 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 23 31 26 MPG $3050
X1 xDrive28i 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2850

Specs and fitment

U11 generation, 2023–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (B46) , 5.6 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R18 (common US OE; trim packages vary)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V739000 covers certain 2023-2024 X1 models (with X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 7 Series hybrids, and other BMW/MINI/Rolls-Royce vehicles in the same ~11,579-unit campaign) where the integrated brake system may lose power assist or impair ABS and DSC; dealers replace the module, and vehicles previously repaired under 24V104 need the new remedy. Related multi-brand integrated-brake campaigns 24V104 and 24V697 also list X1 model years in this generation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 BMW X1 reliable?

The 2024 BMW X1 has 30 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X1 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Control module and Electronic stability control (ESC).

What are common problems with a 2024 BMW X1?

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (10 of 30), then Service brakes (10) and Hydraulic brakes (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (15 of 30). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 BMW X1 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 X1 has 70 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 BMW X1 been recalled?

The 2024 BMW X1 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 BMW X1?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2024 BMW X1 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 BMW X1 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 BMW X1 is 27 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a BMW X1 use?

E84 models commonly use 0W-20 (28i N20) or 0W-30 (35i N55); F48/U11 gasoline models commonly use 0W-20 (~5.6 qt with filter on B46/B48).

What tire sizes does a BMW X1 use?

OEM sizes span about 205/60R17 through 225/45ZR19 (and staggered rear packages on some E84 options); confirm the door placard.

What timing-chain settlement covers certain early X1 models?

N20/N26-powered 2012-2015 X1 SAV models were included in the Gelis timing chain and oil-pump drive chain class-action settlement (BMW SI B11 02 21).