With 2 recalls and 10 complaints, the 2019 BMW X1 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0740002019-30-01

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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.

If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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 2019 BMW X1's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 10 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System2

02Structure2

03Suspension,engine1

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other1

05Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System1

10 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X1 Fuel Economy

25–26mpg combined

22-23city

31-32hwy

$2,250-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2019 BMW X1 ranges from 25 to 26 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

X1 sDrive28i - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 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 2019 BMW X1

30States

27%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

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 2019.

Buying a 2019 BMW X1?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 BMW X1 a good car to buy?

The 2019 BMW X1 has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 BMW X1?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2019 BMW X1. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 BMW X1?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $81 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 BMW X1?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 BMW X1, based on 10 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.