The 2017 BMW X1's moderate safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 154 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

154

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V3490002019-09-05

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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."

In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 BMW X1 has accumulated 154 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train36

02Unknown Or Other31

03Structure13

04Electrical System9

05Service Brakes8

154 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X1 Fuel Economy

25–26mpg combined

22-23city

31-32hwy

$2,250-$2,300/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2017 BMW X1 ranges from 25 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

X1 sDrive28i - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average

X1 xDrive28i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 BMW X1

30States

27%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

67311%

TXTexas

5529%

DCWashington DC

4517%

MDMaryland

4437%

FLFlorida

4417%

ILIllinois

4327%

NYNew York

4277%

PAPennsylvania

3426%

NJNew Jersey

2354%

DEDelaware

2194%

GAGeorgia

1963%

AZArizona

1863%

MOMissouri

1713%

WAWashington

1593%

NC134

CO123

NH88

TN86

MI78

OH65

MN62

RI58

OR58

NV56

CT52

MA50

WI41

HI39

IN32

VA31

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 BMW X1 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 BMW X1 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 BMW X1. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 BMW X1?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2017 BMW X1. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 BMW X1?

You'll get between 25 and 26 MPG combined from the 2017 BMW X1, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 BMW X1?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 154 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.