2022 BMW X1 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 BMW X1, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 X1 and 1 owner complaint; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 1 report.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
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2022 X1 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 23V079000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL · 22V513000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2022 X1 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B010224 | Jun 26, 2026 | ENGINE | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original… | 11035496 |
| B010224 | May 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-ser… | 11032730 |
| B061726 | Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Turbocharger Return | 11029017 |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | Feb 5, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Residues from the production process may be present on the Frontal Light Electronics circuit board. This could result in the failure of a lighting function (e.g. daytime driving… | 11029008 |
| B310122 | Jan 3, 2026 | SUSPENSION | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/orouter CV boots. | 11027761 |
| B065525 | Oct 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Gasket Set Return | 11024733 |
| B651825 | Aug 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When the alarm system is activated and doors are locked, within a short period the doors will unlock, and a “double beep†acoustic confirmation is heard from vehicle. | 11021819 |
| B120425 | Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS | 11019554 |
| B660625 | May 2, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | In rare occasions the “Active Cruise Control†is deactivated automatically while driving, and a white CheckControl Message (number 914) appears “Limited Driver Assistanceâ… | 11018551 |
| B513019 | Apr 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are re… | 11017506 |
| B120425 | Apr 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the aut… | 11017273 |
| B340425 | Apr 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the aut… | 11017083 |
| B280123 | Mar 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Check control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated†is displayed immediately after starting the engine. This applies only to U11 equipped with the 7-speed M-DC… | 11015855 |
| B840324 | Oct 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The “End of life†or “Emergency call system error†Check Control message appears in the vehicle. The following fault memory entry is stored: B7F341 – Emergency battery… | 11009005 |
| B651024 | Jun 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following area… | 11002657 |
| B280224 | May 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. | 11000503 |
| B651024 | May 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following area… | 11000533 |
| B610323 | Apr 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park… | 10253730 |
| B511024 | Apr 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (driver’s door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside)… | 10253346 |
| B410523 | Feb 2, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note… | 10250363 |
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