This page covers 2 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 two recalls, both centered on the braking system, where a malfunction can reduce stopping power, disable anti-lock brakes, or cause the stability control system to stop working properly.
Both recalls address the same core problem: the integrated brake system can fail in ways that leave the driver with less braking force than expected, a longer stopping distance, and reduced ability to maintain control during hard braking or slippery conditions. Anti-lock brakes that stop functioning can cause wheels to lock up, and stability control that drops out can allow the vehicle to skid in ways the driver cannot easily correct.
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.
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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
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.
