CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW X1 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (24 reports).
2014 BMW X1 recalls
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.
Most common 2014 BMW X1 problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the front passenger's side control arm fractured, causing the tire to dislocate 90 degrees from the vehicle and the vehicle became unmovable. The vehicle was towed to Christian Brothers Automotive, where it was determined that the lower control arm and related parts had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
I own a 2014 BMW X1 equipped with the N20 engine. The vehicle has been producing smoke from the exhaust/tailpipe after it has been sitting, and the vehicle appears to be burning engine oil very quickly. I am concerned that the malfunction involves the turbocharger engine-oil supply/feed system. BMW has previously documented a similar condition involving N20/N26 engines in Service Information Bulletin SI B11 16 15, which includes the E84 BMW X1 and addresses smoke from the exhaust associated with engine oil leaking through the turbocharger system. I am concerned about the safety risk because the vehicle is burning oil and producing visible exhaust smoke. I am concerned that continued oil loss
I was driving on the highway and all of my dashboard lights began to flicker, my windshield wipers came on and my doors began to lock and unlock then the car shut off while I was driving.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P), there was white smoke coming from under the hood, with a burning plastic odor. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there were no authorized dealers close by. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 70,850.
Vehicle: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i Incident Date: 11/21/2025 Location: Interstate highway in Wisconsin Description of the Issue: My husband was driving our 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i when he was involved in a front-end collision at approximately 40 mph. He struck the rear of another vehicle with the front passenger-side portion of the BMW. Despite the force and angle of the crash, neither the driver airbag nor the passenger airbag deployed. Immediately after impact, heavy smoke began coming through the dashboard vents within seconds, and the vehicle caught fire within approximately one minute. The entire front of the vehicle was destroyed by the fire. The airbags never deployed at any point, includ
2014 BMW X1 questions
Does the 2014 BMW X1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW X1: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW X1?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (24), Engine (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW X1 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.