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2017 BMW X1
Common Problems

Ranked from 95 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Shift Lock Solenoid Selector Lever Coil Spring Failure

    42complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The shift lock solenoid selector lever coil spring breaks, causing the car to display a 'Secure Vehicle Against Rolling' warning when in park.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Error Message 'Secure Vehicle Against Rolling'

    41complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The car frequently displays the 'Secure vehicle against rolling' message, indicating a malfunction in the gear shift mechanism, which may lead to the car rolling away.

  3. 3

    Transmission Warnings

    21complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission displays warnings such as 'Secure Vehicle Against Rolling' when the car is in park, indicating a malfunction in the shift lever assembly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Parking Brake Malfunction

    20complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The parking brake malfunctions, leading to a 'Secure Vehicle Against Rolling' warning when the car is in park.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Faulty Gear Selector Assembly

    16complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The gear selector assembly fails, causing a 'Secure Vehicle Against Rolling' warning when the car is in park.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine Overheating

    13complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The engine overheats unexpectedly, sometimes without warning lights, leading to a 'Drive Moderately' warning.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Automatic Rear Trunk Closure

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The rear hatch of the vehicle automatically closes unexpectedly, posing a safety hazard to passengers and pedestrians.

  8. 8

    Random Rear Hatch Closure

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    The rear hatch of the BMW X1 randomly closes on its own, posing a minor safety hazard, especially for small children.

  9. 9

    Engine Mounts Failure

    2complaints
    Low severityEngine

    Engine mounts fail prematurely, leading to vibrations and clunking noises during operation.

    $250–$700est. engine mount replacement · 1.5–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Recall repair parts unavailability

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The manufacturer failed to provide necessary parts for the recall repair, leading to delays and inconvenience.

Other years & sources

2016 BMW X1All NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.