2017 Bmw X1 SAV: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
6,015 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 8 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Structure:Body: 4; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2017: 3; 2018: 4; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10995260 · 2017-06-14 (June 14, 2017)
"TAKATA RECALL" PULLING CAR OUT OF GARAGE IN REVERSE AND SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD SPEWING GLASS EVERYWHERE.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,015 miles reported. Look up ODI 10995260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030631 · 2017-09-30 (September 30, 2017)
X1 WITH COMFORT ACCESS PACKAGE. POWER TAILGATE OFTEN CLOSES UNPROMPTED WHEN PUTTING GROCERIES ECT IN THE BACK OF THE PARKED CAR. CLOSED TWICE WHILE I WAS CHANGING A TODDLER'S DIAPER IN THE BACK ALMOST HITTING ME AND HER. BOTH FEET WERE FIRMLY ON THE GROUND WHEN IT HAPPENED AND NOBODY WAS TOUCHING THE KEY. LUCKILY IT BEEPS BEFORE CLOSING BUT IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF CAUGHT IN THE CLOSING DOOR. THE TAILGATE ALSO OPENS AT RANDOM TIMES JUST WHEN WALKING PAST THE REAR OF THE PARKED CAR. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO BLAME BOTH ISSUES ON ME I…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11048254 · 2017-11-24 (November 24, 2017)
REAR HATCH UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES AND WILL HIT YOU IF YOU CAN'T MOVE QUICKLY ENOUGH. I SUSPECT IT HAPPENS IF YOUR FEET MOVE UNDER THE BUMPER WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE VEHICLE, TRIGGERING THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE SENSORS. CAR PARKED. AN WARNING BEEP OCCURS BUT THIS ONLY HAPPENS AFTER THE HATCH HAS STARTED TO CLOSE. IT WILL HIT YOU. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 WEEKS AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. ONLINE OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS HAPPENING.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11048254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11084211 · 2018-04-09 (April 9, 2018)
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH, I WAS HELPING MY COLLIE INTO THE BACK OF THE SUV TO TAKE HER TO THE VETS AND THE LIFT GATE AUTOMATICALLY BEGAN COMING DOWN WHEN SHE WAS HALF IN. I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO STOP IT AND MY DOG STARTED FALLING OUT, WHEN I TUNED RO CATCH HER THE LIFT GATE HIT MY HEAD WITH ENOUGH FORCE THAT I FELL ON MY KNEES AND SUFFERED A CONCUSSION THAT I AM STILL STRUGGLING WITH. THAT LIFT GATE HAS AUTOMATICALLY COME DOWN AT LEAST A COUPLE DOZEN TIMES AS WE PUT THINGS IN THAT BACK SUCH AS GROCERIES OR BOXES. WE USUALLY MANAGE TO GET OUT IF T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11084211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11098797 · 2018-05-30 (May 30, 2018)
THE BACK HATCH CLOSES SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT MOTION. THE CAR IS PARKED, THEN I MAY SIT ON THE TRUNK OF THE CAR PUTTING ON MY GOLF SHOES AND THE HATCH CLOSES ON ME UNTIL I PUSH IT BACK. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AT THE REGULAR ONE-YEAR SERVICE AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS FINE.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11098797 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11109769 · 2018-07-05 (July 5, 2018)
THE CAR WAS ON AND IN DRIVE, BUT FULLY STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT ON A CITY STREET. THE REAR DOOR OPENED WITHOUT ANY DRIVER INPUT. THE DOORS WERE LOCKED.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11109769 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11152131 · 2018-11-17 (November 17, 2018)
MY BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE, HAVE BEEN REPAIRED & REPLACED BY BMW THREE TIMES. THE CALIPERS EASILY AGE AND RUST, AND DO NOT HOLD THE PADS AGAINST THR ROTORS PROPERLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,326 miles reported. Look up ODI 11152131 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11231069 · 2019-07-11 (July 11, 2019)
AUTOMATIC TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONS. TOE KICK FUNCTIONS RESPOND ERRATICALLY 50% OF THE TIME. THE TAILGATE HAS CLOSED ON MY HEAD WHILE LOADING/UNLOADING. IT HAS OPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT HAS OPENED ONLY HALFWAY AND STALLED WHILE STATIONARY, AND MORE IMPORTANT IT HAS STALLED HALFWAY WHILE CLOSING. I RECENTLY PRESSED THE CLOSE BUTTON AND DROVE OFF WITH THE TAILGATE HALF CLOSED, AND DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL SOMEONE BEHIND ME BLEW THE HORN. ITEMS IN THE CARGO AREA COULD TUMBLE TO THE HIGHWAY AND CREATE A POSSIBLE HAZARD. IT HAS BEEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11231069 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V914000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2016-12-20 (December 20, 2016)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V062000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2017-01-26 (January 26, 2017)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗