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2015 BMW X1: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 87 complaints about the 2015 BMW X1 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
87
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/ReceptaclesAug 13, 2024 · campaign 24V608000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator ModuleJan 15, 2020 · campaign 20V017000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 32
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Other years of the BMW X1
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 BMW X1 have?
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (38), electrical system (31), body, glass & interior (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X1 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 BMW X1 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.