CarRecallWatchThe 2024 BMW X1 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (10 reports).
2024 BMW X1 recalls
Brakes May Lose Power Assist or ABS and Stability Control Failure
The integrated brake system in these BMW vehicles may malfunction, causing a loss of power brake assist or causing the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Brakes may lose power assist, rear braking, and stability control
The integrated brake control module's servomotor may develop broken welds.
Brake System Can Fail, Reducing Stopping Power and Stability
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction.
Most common 2024 BMW X1 problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
2024 BMW X1 xDrive, 8000 miles, original tires. Front right tire wear to 2.7mm, front left tire wear to 4mm, and rear tires wear to 5mm. AWD vehicle where fronts should not be significantly outpacing rear wear. Left-right asymmetry on front axle suggests alignment issue. Dealer and BWM North America refused in investigation and call it normal. Requesting NHTSA agent review and case escalation.
We have owned the car for nearly 2 years and the rear cross traffic alert has never worked, even when cars and pedestrians are walking behind the vehicle. BMW says nothing is wrong. Many other drivers report the exact same issue with their BMW.
On 2/25/26, in rush hour traffic we were driving on a NJ highway. We happened to be in the left-most of 3 lanes with a concrete divider (no shoulder â there was about 3 ft between the concrete divider and the left side of the left lane). We were about 4 car lengths behind the next car when traffic was slowing for a red light. The car indicated âEverything OKâ. When I hit my brakes, they did not engage; they locked. The car skidded; it felt like we were on ice, but the road was clear. We were upon the car in front of us and had no place to go. I held the steering tight and tried pumping the brakes to disengage the lock. To no avail. I was planning on scraping the divider on my side t
While reversing into a parking space, the parking sensor system repeatedly indicated an obstacle on the left side of the vehicle even though no object was present. The system displayed a red warning on the left side and automatically applied the brakes very suddenly, causing the vehicle to jerk to a stop. I exited the vehicle to check the area and confirmed there was nothing on the ground or near the vehicle that would explain the warning. The surface was flat and clear. Because the system continued to detect a phantom obstacle on the left side, it repeatedly interfered with maneuvering the vehicle while reversing. During this situation the vehicle ultimately made contact with a pole behind
Our X1 has a lot of "slip" in the transmission. It's most apparent when you back up and then switch to drive. In our X1, the car keeps rolling backward like it's in neutral. Drive doesn't engage until after a long delay.
2024 BMW X1 questions
Does the 2024 BMW X1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2024 BMW X1: Brakes May Lose Power Assist or ABS and Stability Control Failure; Brakes may lose power assist, rear braking, and stability control; Brake System Can Fail, Reducing Stopping Power and Stability. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW X1?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (10), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 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.