2017 BMW X1 Sav Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2017 BMW X1 Sav, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

owner complaints to NHTSA

25–26

MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2017 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.

Inflator module (air bags)

NHTSA 17V062000 Reported January 26, 2017 16,771 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

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.
Air bags

NHTSA 16V914000 Reported December 20, 2016 3,506 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

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…

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.

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 BMW X1 Sav have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,034 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Structure: body4
Structure: hatchback/liftgate2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Wheels1

What owners are reporting

“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2019 · Structure

“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 complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2018 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 BMW X1 (X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined	25–26 mpg
City / Highway	22–23 / 31–32
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 2017 BMW X1 Sav

How do I know if my 2017 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 2017 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 16V914000).

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.