2013 BMW X1 engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 BMW X1 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Approximately 8 months ago, I brought my car to the BMW dealership Keeler's in Latham, NY 12110 for a Recall 24V-608:474, the dealer held my car for a day. Two weeks later after taking my car in for the recall, my check engine light started going off and on, off and on, then it comes on and stayed…”
filed May 29, 2026
“Coolant Pump Electrical Connector Recall #24V-608 Program Control Units (DME) Recall #20E-A01 I am following up because my dealer was unable to complete the DME recall, and the coolant pump recall still shows as incomplete in NHTSA. My vehicle was moved off-site without my consent. I received no…”
filed Sep 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other X1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X1 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 X1 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 X1 | 5 | 8% |
| 2017 X1 | 12 | 8% |
| 2016 X1 | 8 | 5% |
| 2015 X1 | 16 | 31% |
| 2014 X1 | 16 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 BMW X1
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.