2016 BMW X1: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / bmw / x1
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-08)
complaints	159 on file (2016-07-18 → 2026-01-05)
recalls	3
investigations	1
fars	7 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Secure-vehicle-against-rolling warning in parkPOWER TRAIN71 complaints2021-06 → 2025-04x1-2016-rolling-warning

11636409 The car is indicating the I need to press the parking brake to secure the car from rolling after I have placed it in park and pressed the electronic parking brake.
11603681 Secure vehicle from rolling error. Secure vehicle with parking brake Spring pin broke in side gear shifter.
11482043 "Secure vehicle against rolling" light came on after parking. Will not turn off despite engaged parking brake.

Panoramic sunroof shade detachment and saggingVISIBILITY/WIPER47 complaints2020-07 → 2025-06x1-2016-sunroof-shade-detachment

11519909 The vehicle features a panoramic sunroof with a retractable sunroof shade. The sunroof shade is attached to the sides of the vehicle ceiling with glue that fails over time and causes the sunshade to partially or completely detach…
11659743 Sunroof shade came off the tracks and is now sagging partially obstructing the view of my rear view mirror, if this sags more or falls off completely I will be unable to see out the rear window and can cause a collision…
11427527 ADHESIVE ON THE SUNROOF VISOR SHADE COMES UNGLUED AND VISOR SAGS, IMPAIRING DRIVER VISION.

Recall 19V349000 repair parts unavailabilitySTRUCTURE6 complaints2019-07 → 2019-11x1-2016-recall-parts-unavailable

11232047 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW X1. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V349000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…
11253927 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE RELATED TO THE ENGINE LIGHT ON 9/6/19 AND I WAS INFORM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT FIXABLE AND ITS RELATED TO THE OCCUPANS PROTECTION…

Engine and strut mount failureENGINE4 complaints2020-12 → 2024-01x1-2016-mount-failure

11377820 THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE FAILED ON MY CAR. I HAVE ONLY 14 THOUSAND MILES ON THE AUTO AND DO ONLY CITY DRIVING. HAD THIS NOT BEEN DISCOVERED DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC…
11560386 2016 BMW X1 - 16,500 miles. When the car is in idle and the wheel is turned left or right it makes a groaning sound. The dealer says the strut mounts failed, and they need to take out the spring shocks, replace the mounts, and realign the vehicle…

HVAC mold and musty odor from ventsUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2020-03 → 2026-01x1-2016-hvac-mold-odor

11708977 Known HVAC-produced moisture drainage issue that cause water to get trapped inside the system and cabin air filter housing, causing significant mold or mildew to grow on the filter itself and spread spores through cabin ventilation system…
11349907 FOUL, MUSTY ODOR COMES FROM A/C FOR THE FIRST 5-10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING UP. CONCERNED ABOUT HEALTH IMPACT OF MOLD GROWING IN A/C SYSTEM.

Sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2020-06 → 2021-04x1-2016-sunroof-glass-shattering

11412878 YESTERDAY (APRIL 18, 2021), WHILE I WAS EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY TO THE TOWN OF SILVERTHORNE, COLORADO, THE SUNROOF GLASS OF MY BMW X1 SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED INTO MY HEAD AND MY WIFE'S AND OF COURSE ALL OVER THE CAR…
11327191 I DEPARTED MY HOUSE AND GOT ONTO THE WEST PARK TOLL WAY. AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MILES, I HEARD LIKE AN EXPLOSION. UNDER PANIC, I REALIZED THAT THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED…

Unintended power tailgate closureELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2016-12 → 2017-05x1-2016-tailgate-auto-close

10986123 THE HANDS-FREE MECHANISM/ACTUATOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATE (MAKING A KICKING MOTION WITH THE FOOT) ACTIVATES UNINTENTIONALLY WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING ITEMS FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA…
10933989 2016 BMW X1 NEW SAV EQUIPPED WITH COMFORT ACCESS . APPROACHED LOCKED PARKED HATCHBACK AND DEPRESSED HATCH EXTERIOR LOCK HANDLE. HATCH OPENED TO MID-HEIGHT OPENING TO ALLOW 6 FT TALL PERSON TO GET INTO THE TRUNK HATCH AREA…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
159	2016-07-18	2026-01-05	1	1	UNKNOWN OR OTHER:64; POWER TRAIN:33; VISIBILITY/WIPER:18; STRUCTURE:17; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:13

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V747000	17/10/2016	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."	In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
19V349000	09/05/2019	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."	In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
15V887000	30/12/2015	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.	A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.	BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
EA21002	open	Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	2021-09-17	·	·	From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	7	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 BMW X1 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/bmw/x1

@misc{wrenchpro_2016_bmw_x1_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 BMW X1},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/bmw/x1}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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