The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 9 of 17 complaints (53%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 30 in 2024 to 17 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 17
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,750–$3,000
- Combined MPG
- 26–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,750 | 2,750–3,000 | 2,750–3,000 | 2,750–2,850 | 2,750–2,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 26–28 | 26–28 | 27–28 | 27–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25 / 34 | 23–25 / 31–34 | 23–24 / 31–33 | 24–25 / 32–34 | 24–25 / 32–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 313 | 314–334 | 318–334 | 311–327 | 311–327 | |
| Complaints filed | 71 | 30 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 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 2025 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 2025 BMW X1?
Electrical: 9 of 17 NHTSA complaints (53%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW X1 get?
EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 BMW X1?
EPA estimates $2,750–$3,000 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 (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,750 (low) | 318 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $3,000 (high) | 334 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 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)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.