2026 BMW X1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2026 BMW X1, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW X1
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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Retractor (seat belts)
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification…
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Retractor (seat belts)
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.
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 BMW X1 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Summary of the Event: The driver of a 2025 BMW X1 M35i experienced an issue where the vehicle did not respond as expected when braking. The incident occurred in Gainesville on [XXX] at approximately [”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 BMW X1 (X1 M35i, X1 xDrive28i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24–25 / 32–34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare BMW X1 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X1 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW X1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 BMW X1 | 2 | 38 |
| 2014 BMW X1 | 2 | 55 |
| 2015 BMW X1 | 2 | 52 |
| 2016 BMW X1 | 3 | 159 |
| 2017 BMW X1 | 2 | 156 |
| 2018 BMW X1 | 4 | 59 |
| 2019 BMW X1 | 3 | 11 |
| 2020 BMW X1 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 BMW X1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2022 BMW X1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW X1 | 6 | 70 |
| 2024 BMW X1 | 3 | 30 |
| 2025 BMW X1 | 3 | 17 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2026 BMW X1
How do I know if my 2026 BMW X1 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 2026 BMW X1; 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 25V616000).
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
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.