This page covers 3 recalls, 28 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2024 BMW X1.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Brake-related complaints dominate what 2024 BMW X1 owners report, covering both hydraulic brake behavior and the automatic emergency braking system. On the hydraulic side, owners describe sudden, unexpected brake application, particularly during low-speed maneuvers like reversing, where the vehicle jerks to a hard stop with no actual obstacle present. Parking sensors triggering false positives appear connected to several of these events, with the system flashing warnings and applying the brakes autonomously in clear surroundings. A smaller cluster of owners reports issues with the forward collision avoidance system behaving erratically in traffic. Transmission engagement also comes up across a handful of complaints, with owners describing a noticeable delay when shifting from reverse to drive, where the vehicle continues rolling backward before drive actually catches.
28
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 BMW X1 has 3 recalls, all centering on the integrated brake system, which can lose power assist and leave the driver pressing harder to stop the vehicle over a longer distance.
When the brake system malfunctions, the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control can also stop working properly. Without anti-lock brakes, the wheels can lock up during hard braking, making it harder to steer around an obstacle. Without stability control functioning, the vehicle is more likely to slide or spin in situations where the system would normally intervene to keep it on course. These three recalls all describe variations of the same underlying brake system failure, covering the control module, the power assist mechanism, and the stability system separately, but the real-world result is the same: reduced stopping ability and diminished control in emergency situations.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the anti-lock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
The integrated brake system will be inspected and replaced if needed at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welds in the servomotor of the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear braking, and potentially the antilock brake and stability control systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
