NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 BMW X1 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2022 BMW X1 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 BMW X1, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 BMW X1 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X1, describing incidents dated March 1, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11669116 · Filed
Check engine light continuously goes on and off. As a result, had car diagnostic tested which resulted in the following $966.79 repairs: -remove & replace evaporative emissions system leak detection unit using the following parts: -vapor canister purge valve -fuel vapor detection pump w/ ventilation…
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
NHTSA #23V079000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 15,803 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 14, 2023
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Safety consequence
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel
NHTSA #22V513000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 19, 2022
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Other BMW X1 model years
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