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2018 BMW X1: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2018 BMW X1 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
82
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
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 | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod AssemblyAug 14, 2019 · campaign 19V601000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
Structure › Body › Roof And PillarsMay 9, 2019 · campaign 19V349000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Exterior Lighting › Tail LightsJan 30, 2019 · campaign 19V074000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
Engine And Engine Cooling › EngineJul 11, 2018 · campaign 18V465000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2018 BMW X1 have?
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (30), airbags & seat belts (9), electrical system (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW X1 have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW X1 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.