2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW X1.
2
recalls
1
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2026 BMW X1 recalls
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
NHTSA campaign 25V717000 · reported October 21, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,024 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
Seat belts: front, retractor
NHTSA campaign 25V616000 · reported September 17, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,571 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
The risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Service brakes1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Apr 25, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
Summary of the Event: The driver of a 2025 BMW X1 M35i experienced an issue where the vehicle did not respond as expected when braking. The incident occurred in Gainesville on […] at approximately […]. After proceeding through a traffic light, the roadway transitioned from two lanes into one. The driver was in the…
Across all years, the 2016 X1 has the most complaints (159). All BMW X1 years →
Questions
Does the 2026 BMW X1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 BMW X1, the most recent reported on October 21, 2025 (Seat belts: rear/other, retractor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 BMW X1?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (1 complaints).
How many 2026 BMW X1 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 1 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 25, 2026.