BMW · X1 · 2024
2024 BMW X1
2
Recalls
28
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 BMW X1 has 2 recalls and 28 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc) (8 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 BMW X1 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc) with 8 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 BMW X1 currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 28 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc) (8), service brakes (4), power train (2).
- Vehicle
- 2024 BMW X1
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 28
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
17.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V697000September 18, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA ID: 24V104000February 12, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Owner Complaints
28 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASHMar 8, 2026
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 ...
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SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 25, 2026
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 – 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 nex...
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POWER TRAIN
Dec 24, 2025
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 1, 2025
While visiting BMW of Alexandria, an approved BMW dealership, I was told that BMW vehicles have an issue where running it through a safe, approved inside car wash when it's below 40 degrees Fahrenheit outside is dangerous. Parts break, glass shatters, it's just dangerous. Not b...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded ...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed t...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times, an...
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
May 1, 2025
My specific complaint is that the “door is open while driving” notification is dangerously insufficient. Details as follows: Door was not closed properly while driving. Driver was not sufficiently notified by car (small visual notification behind steering wheel, no audible noti...
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SEATS
Apr 10, 2025
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Feb 13, 2025
We have owned the car for nearly a year and the rear cross traffic warning simply does not work. It gives no alerts when backing out of a space and either cars or pedestrians are crossing behind. Totally unsafe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 BMW X1 have?
The 2024 BMW X1 has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 BMW X1?
NHTSA has received 28 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 BMW X1.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 BMW X1?
The 2024 BMW X1 received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW X1?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 BMW X1 are service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc) (8 reports), service brakes (4 reports), power train (2 reports).
Does the 2024 BMW X1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2024 BMW X1. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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