2025 BMW X1
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 BMW X1 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.
2025 BMW X1 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 BMW X1 recalls 3
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 BMW X1 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 BMW X1 safety ratings
Rollover risk: 17.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 BMW X1 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 BMW X1. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 63
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 63.
Customers may hear a noise from underneath the vehicle, or feel something rubbing being transmitted intothe body of the vehicle while driving. Customers may find water inside the vehicle on the front carpet.
Bulletin B640826 · Structure · Aug 2026Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has…
Bulletin B120326 · Engine · Jul 2026If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and no longer available.
Bulletin B651826 · Electrical System · Jun 2026Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has…
Bulletin B120326 · Electrical System · Jun 2026After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.
Bulletin B651726 · Electrical System · Jun 2026The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.
Bulletin B651226 · Electrical System · Jun 2026During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of eac…
Bulletin B610126 · Electrical System · Jun 2026The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors
Bulletin B651426 · Electrical System · Jun 2026After updating the vehicle to I-level …25-07-5XX, the spoken language of the navigation instructions changes from the set language for the voice assistant without the customer initiating the change.
Bulletin B651226 · Electrical System · Apr 2026The customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW" wakeup word, or to the push-to-talk (aka voice activation) button on the steering wheel. Also, various voice commands are possibly not correctly executed.
Bulletin B650926 · Electrical System · Apr 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the X1 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X1. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to…
Transport Canada #2025487 · Sep 2025Brakes
Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and the antilock braking system (ABS) and dynamic stability control (DSC) may not work. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-087. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and cou…
Transport Canada #2024456 · Aug 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the BMW X1
The BMW X1 is a line of cars produced by German marque BMW since 2009. It is in the subcompact luxury crossover class, and the first-generation X1 was based on the E90 3 Series and offered rear-wheel drive layout as standard. The X1 essentially is aiming at a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.