2015 BMW X1 Sav Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 BMW X1 Sav, and owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW X1 Sav
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Inflator module (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service…
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 BMW X1 Sav have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,337 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW x1 sav. While the vehicle was stopped, it independently shifted into neutral without warning. After the failure occurred, a warning message appeared indicating that the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2019 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW x1. The contact stated that while idled at a red light, the vehicle was rear ended causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2019 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 BMW X1 (X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, X1 xDrive35i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–23 / 26–33 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X1 Sav model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X1 Sav model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW X1 Sav | 3 | 64 |
| 2014 BMW X1 Sav | 4 | 59 |
| 2015 BMW X1 Sav | 2 | 42 |
| 2016 BMW X1 Sav | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 BMW X1 Sav | 2 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2015 BMW X1 Sav
How do I know if my 2015 BMW X1 Sav has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 BMW X1 Sav; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V071000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
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- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.