The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 5 of 13 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 60 in 2018 to 13 in 2019.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 13
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,000–$3,100
- Combined MPG
- 25–26
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,000–3,100 | 3,000–3,100 | 3,000–3,100 | 2,850–3,000 | 2,850–3,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–26 | 25–26 | 25–26 | 26–27 | 26–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–23 / 31–32 | 22–23 / 31–32 | 22–23 / 31–32 | 23–24 / 31–33 | 23–24 / 31–33 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 337–349 | 337–349 | 336–349 | 327–342 | 327–342 | |
| Complaints filed | 164 | 60 | 13 | 13 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X1 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 BMW X1?
Electrical: 5 of 13 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW X1 get?
EPA rates it 25–26 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 BMW X1?
EPA estimates $3,000–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 349 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 23 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (low) | 336 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.