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2014 BMW X1 SAV Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 BMW X1 SAV has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 BMW X1 SAV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 BMW X1 SAV owner complaints

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW X1 SAV, describing incidents dated August 26, 2013 to December 5, 2020.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 37 complaints
Unknown or Other 8 complaints
Electrical System 7 complaints
Structure 6 complaints
Service Brakes 4 complaints
Engine 2 complaints

Of the 59 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 59 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11396790 · Filed February 18, 2021
MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 12/05/2020. THERE WERE NO KNOWN RECALLS. TOTAL LOSS.... STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SOUTHBOUND I-95 IN BREVARD COUNTY, FL. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INDICATED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY…
ODI #11282120 · Filed November 25, 2019
VEHICLE IGNITION TURNED OVER AND BEFORE 30 SECONDS I NOTICED SMOKE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A SMALL ELECTRICAL FIRE BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE. THE VALET LIGHTING WAS NOT INVOLVED BUT I BELIEVE IT WAS THE TOUCH SENSOR USED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE…
ODI #11231053 · Filed July 11, 2019
WINDOW REGULATOR WENT BAD AND STARTED HEARING SOUND JUST LIKE WINDOW CRACK.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 BMW X1 SAV in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Preliminary Evaluation PE13-030: Loss of power assist braking
Closed October 25, 2013
- Recall 13V-454

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Incorrect Coating on Battery Positive Cables

NHTSA #17V087000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported February 9, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,160 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 6, 2017 · Vehicles built July 3, 2013 – July 17, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. The affected vehicles may have battery positive (B+) cables that develop high resistance in the connections to the fuse box.

Safety consequence

The high resistance may result in loss of the cable's electrical connection, possibly causing an engine stall and preventing the vehicle from restarting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the B+ cable connector with one that is silver coated and better secure it to the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #16V071000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported February 5, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 840,000 vehicles

Repair completion: 49.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 1, 2016 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication

NHTSA #14V627000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 7, 2014 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 8,988 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 2, 2014 · Vehicles built July 5, 2012 – June 27, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.

Safety consequence

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication

NHTSA #13V454000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 76,191 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 31, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.

Safety consequence

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 BMW X1 SAV. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

59 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW X1 SAV.

Electrical System; Structure; Engine

ODI #11396790

Fire

Incident: December 5, 2020 · Filed: February 18, 2021

MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 12/05/2020. THERE WERE NO KNOWN RECALLS. TOTAL LOSS.... STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SOUTHBOUND I-95 IN BREVARD COUNTY, FL. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INDICATED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY!!

Electrical System

ODI #11282120

Fire

Incident: November 24, 2019 · Filed: November 25, 2019

VEHICLE IGNITION TURNED OVER AND BEFORE 30 SECONDS I NOTICED SMOKE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A SMALL ELECTRICAL FIRE BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE. THE VALET LIGHTING WAS NOT INVOLVED BUT I BELIEVE IT WAS THE TOUCH SENSOR USED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT AND I WAS ABLE TO SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A WET TOWEL AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE IGNITION ETC. MELTED PLASTIC AND RUBBER WAS NOTED.

Unknown or Other; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11231053

Incident: July 11, 2019 · Filed: July 11, 2019

WINDOW REGULATOR WENT BAD AND STARTED HEARING SOUND JUST LIKE WINDOW CRACK.

Structure; Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11222928

Incident: June 18, 2019 · Filed: June 27, 2019

BMW X1 2014 HAVING A SAFETY ISSUE WITH PASSENGER REAR DOOR LATCH/LOCK, DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH, TRUNK WILL NOT LATCH AND NOW PASSENGER DOOR LATCH, DOOR WONT CLOSE. DRIVER NEEDED TO HOLD DOORS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AS *TR

Unknown or Other

ODI #11208514

Incident: May 18, 2019 · Filed: May 19, 2019

MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Electrical System

ODI #11172163

Incident: September 24, 2018 · Filed: January 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS FLASHED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE CODES THAT NEEDED TO BE CLEARED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THREE ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES INSTALLED IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AN INDEPENDENT EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS NOT THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11124421

Incident: August 23, 2018 · Filed: September 4, 2018

EXHAUST ISSUE WITH TURBO NOT HAVING A RELEASE VALVE

Unknown or Other; Engine

ODI #11096804

Incident: May 10, 2018 · Filed: May 18, 2018

FAULTY ENGINE - UNDRIVABLE CONDITIONS. NO PREVIOUS FAULTY CODES UNTIL SUDDEN ISSUE AND NOW NON DRIVABLE

Air Bags

ODI #11075365

Incident: January 8, 2018 · Filed: February 28, 2018

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A NOTICE MY CAR IS INVOLVED IN AIR BAG RECALL. BUT NOT AT THIS TIME, MEANING IT WILL BE RECALLED LATER? THIS ENDANGERS THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE.

Seat Belts

ODI #11062978

Incident: December 21, 2017 · Filed: January 16, 2018

TL- CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X1 ---- REAT SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAP-- SEAT BELT DID NOT RECLINE BACK INTO SEATBELT RESTRAINT--- SEATBELT TORE OUT OF RESTRAINT SYSTEM SO NO PASSENGERS CAN SIT IN REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE --- BMW DEALERSHIP DID NOT WANT TO RECOGNIZE ISSUE WITH SEATBELT ----- CONTACTS GRAND DAUGHTER WAS RIDING IN REAR SEAT WHEN SEATBELT DETACHED ----- DEALERSHIP STATED SOMEONE MUST HAVE CUT THE SEATBELT---- REFUSED TO LOOK AT SEATBELT TO SEE IF SEATBELT COULD BE FIXED. 1RECALLSASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN FEB 05,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERNA NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V071 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARYDRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG: DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE THAT COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE. SAFETY RISKINFLATOR RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE DRIVER OR OTHER PASSENGERS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. REMEDYFINAL REMEDY PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. YOUR BMW CENTER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE FOR FREE. PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED BMW CENTER IMMEDIATELY. TO ENSURE BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC HAS YOUR MOST RECENT CONTACT INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTP://WWW.BMWUSA.COM/MYBMW

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