Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 BMW X1 peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2022 BMW X1
SUV, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jun 25, 2025 to Jun 25, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year216k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2022 suv
Severity index0.02022 suvs average 6.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 BMW X1 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2022 BMW X1
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-079 | Feb 14, 2023 | Front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash | Airbags | 15,803 | Part replacement |
| 22V-513 | Jul 20, 2022 | High-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment | Fuel system | 5 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 BMW X1
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 25, 2025Failure Mar 1, 2025Columbia, SCEngine
Check engine light continuously goes on and off. As a result, had car diagnostic tested which resulted in the following $966.79 repairs: -remove & replace evaporative emissions system leak detection unit using the following parts: -vapor canister purge valve -fuel vapor detection pump w/ ventilation line leak diagnostic pump. Engine light stayed off for almost 2 months. Now engine light is back on. There is a recall for my model and year car 2022 x1, but my vin# is NOT indicated in recall: Summary: 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. This recall should be broader and include all 2022 x1s. If my car were covered under recall, I don't believe that I would be having engine light issues.
NHTSA complaint 11669116
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
64 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- B010224 Jun 26, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
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 first in-service / delivery date. - B010224 May 5, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
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-service date. - B061726 Feb 6, 2026 · Other
Turbocharger Return - InVeh-InApp-Comm Feb 5, 2026 · Over The Air
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 lights, low-beam headlight, turn indicators) on the affected side in the front … - B310122 Jan 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/orouter CV boots. - B065525 Oct 13, 2025 · Other
Gasket Set Return - B651825 Aug 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - B120425 Jun 11, 2025 · Emissions
EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS - B660625 May 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In rare occasions the “Active Cruise Control” is deactivated automatically while driving, and a white CheckControl Message (number 914) appears “Limited Driver Assistance”. In addition, the following fault codes are generated: 030845 - Cruise control with b… - B513019 Apr 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb. - B120425 Apr 25, 2025 · Service Campaign
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 authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the us… - B340425 Apr 1, 2025 · Service Campaign
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 authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the us… - B280123 Mar 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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-DCT transmission. - B613024 Dec 19, 2024 · Service Campaign
Due to a software error in the Basic Central Platform (BCP), Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is no longerpossible. - B840324 Oct 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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: Hardware faulty - B651024 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Campaign
Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU… - B651024 May 21, 2024 · Service Campaign
Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU… - B280224 May 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. - B610323 Apr 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 8026… - B511024 Apr 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (driverâ™s door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside) In some cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short distance before stopping. - B410523 Feb 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle. - B640416 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. - B410523 Jan 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle. - B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc… - B521723 Jan 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown. - B612723 Dec 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. - B521723 Dec 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative .During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module is found to have blown. - B160623 Dec 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too l… - B653423 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ™s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio… - B612723 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. - B612123 Nov 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature. - B610323 Nov 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 8026… - B513218 Nov 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. - B511923 Nov 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When opening the front door(s), a âÂÂclackingâ sound is heard. - B120723 Nov 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop. - B660523 Oct 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. - B511123 Sep 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The tailgate/trunk will not unlatch or open whensignaled via the interior button (driverâ™s door panel)or the key fob. - B612123 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature. - B631023 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps. - B520723 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode. - B120323 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023. - B120223 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to a manufacturing defect in the ignition coil BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 1, 2023) on a small number of Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles. - B661023 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted. A Check Control message ""Driver assistance"" is displayed in the central information display. " - B651523 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails. - B630623 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Contact between the headlamp housing and the front fender can occur, causing paint abrasion. - B514616 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. - SIB630123 Apr 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Co… - SIB160323 Apr 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine cranks but will not start. - B840822 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration i… - B660523 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. - B651623 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed. - B610323 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. - B520723 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode. - B520423 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The seat module control unit controls the seat functions. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialization function. - B510423 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Black resin is leaking from below the outside door handle(s). - B510323 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While driving on rough roads, a knocking sound can be heard coming from top of the instrument panel (aka dashboard) in the bulkhead area. - B630123 Feb 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Commun… - B160223 Feb 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) when diagnosing with ITSA. - B613222 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Smart Opener (SMO) "kick" function must be repeated several times to open or close the rear tailgate. In some cases, unintentional opening or closing of the tailgate may occur. - B512322 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When starting the vehicle remotely, the radiator blind of the active air flap control remains closed. This results in inadequate climate control in the vehicle interior.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.