CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW X1 SAV has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (37 reports).
2014 BMW X1 SAV recalls
Battery Cable Can Cut Power, Stalling Engine
A high-resistance connection in the positive battery (B+) cable, where it meets the fuse box, can cause the cable to lose its electrical connection.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2014 BMW X1 SAV problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
What owners report
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!!
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.
WINDOW REGULATOR WENT BAD AND STARTED HEARING SOUND JUST LIKE WINDOW CRACK.
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
MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
2014 BMW X1 SAV questions
Does the 2014 BMW X1 SAV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW X1 SAV: Battery Cable Can Cut Power, Stalling Engine; Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW X1 SAV?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (37), Unknown Or Other (8), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW X1 SAV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.