2016 BMW X1 Sav Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 BMW X1 Sav, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 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 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.
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW X1 Sav have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When i extend the passenger seat all the way to the back, the fuse blows up. There are sparks under the seat. After that all the buttons towards passenger seat are not responsive. I took it to the dea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2019 · Electrical system
“Occasionally when the adaptive cruise control is active, the collision warning will light and the brakes automatically applied even though there is nothing in front of the car. This has occurred on a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 7, 2018 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 BMW X1 (X1 xDrive28i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22 / 31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | 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 2016 BMW X1 Sav
How do I know if my 2016 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 BMW X1 Sav; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 17V062000).
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.
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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.