Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 BMW X1 has 1 recall, 12 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
12
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V283000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 BMW X1 SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank got punctured on the freeway causing the car to lose power. The problem seems that BM... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Wastegate actuator turbo failure. Causes sudden loss of power to engine. Turbo function impacted. ... |
| Aug 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I had a series of concerning incidents with my car. The trunk door was getting stuck halfway, but I ... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check Engine light checked at dealership revealed Fuel in the NVLD System! They had to replace the N... |
| Nov 9, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | I got my BMW X1 in December of 2020 and currently has 21,000 miles. I've notice unusual wear and tea... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | it all started with the Battery and Powertrain and lound Loud niose from under my vehicle and my rea... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle’s sunroof exploded spontaneously. This occured on an elevated expressway with no access ... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | On 7/1/22, my Vehicle Alert came on advising that the front brake pads need replacement and to sched... |
| Sep 8, 2021 | ENGINE | On Sept 8, 2021, on I-5, North of Marysville, WA, a truck threw a rock through the lower radiator of... |
| Sep 8, 2021 | ENGINE | On Sept 8, 2021, on I-5, North of Marysville, WA, a truck threw a rock through the lower radiator of... |
| Aug 6, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I was in a front end crash at approximately 30 to 35 miles per hour and airbags did not deploy nor d... |
| Apr 1, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE TRUNK COVER HAS PIECES OF EITHER PLEXI OR FIBER GLASS THAT GETS INTO YOUR SKIN. I HAVE GOTTEN TI... |