2024 BMW X1 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 BMW X1, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
30
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 X1 and 30 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is service brakes, with 10 reports.
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
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)10
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
- POWER TRAIN2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- STEERING2
2024 X1 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V697000
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: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V104000
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: 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.
2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B630526 | Sep 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips(arrows) may begin to fail sporadically after a… | 11037532 |
| B630526 | Aug 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting strips (arrows) may begin tofail sporadically after a deep sleep cycle. | 11036381 |
| B651926 | Jul 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Activation of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice is not possible via the Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFL) button and/or via the Central Information Display (CID). In… | 11035403 |
| B120326 | Jul 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11035396 |
| B630426 | Jul 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated bytouching the small icons | 11034464 |
| B180125 | May 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | DISCOLORIZATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER | 11033031 |
| B120326 | Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and Septemb… | 11030061 |
| B330126 | Mar 2, 2026 | WHEELS | 1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video “V33 01 26 Humming†and “V33 02 2… | 11030056 |
| B330126 | Feb 18, 2026 | SUSPENSION | 1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video “V33 01 26 Humming†and “V33 02 2… | 11028922 |
| B120324 | Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated, and the following fault code is stored in the DME- FC 034AEF Exhaust Cold Start, Not Controllable | 11028920 |
| B310126 | Feb 4, 2026 | SUSPENSION | When driving over an uneven road surface, a “thumping†noise can be heard from the front axle. Seeattached video V 31 01 26. Under certain weather conditions, a “groaningâ… | 11028921 |
| B280125 | Jan 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | SITUATION A Check Control message (CCM) displays for “Transmission oil service required†(ID 2120). This warning will typically trigger based on one of the following that ap… | 11027985 |
| B840625 | Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the… | 11024211 |
| B652225 | Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) to initiate a phone call to a specific contact, eitheranother contact is dialed, or the IPA cannot locate the requested… | 11024210 |
| B340825 | Sep 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the… | 11024205 |
| B630825 | Sep 18, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated by touching the small icons (circled). | 11023253 |
| B521225 | Sep 18, 2025 | SEATS | A clicking noise can be heard from one or both front seat backrests. This noise is heard when leaning against the backrest of the seat or while the vehicle is cornering. | 11023249 |
| B611525 | Sep 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SITUATION The power windows and exterior mirrors do not function on the driver and/or passenger side. The fault occurs on either driver or on the passenger side. It does not occ… | 11023250 |
| B510324 | Aug 20, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly. | 11022103 |
| B631023 | Aug 19, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps. | 11022112 |
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