2015 BMW X1 engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 BMW X1 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had to replace the Oil Fliter housing with oil cooler because it was made out of plastic and caused an oil and antifreeze. The repair man told me that engine part were made out of plastic and tend to fail over time.”
filed Feb 8, 2026
“The contact owned a 2015 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, she noticed there was smoke emerging from underneath the hood, and it caught fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle safely. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The service warning light was…”
filed Dec 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Double Pipe Return
B061626 · Other · issued Feb 6, 2026Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop.
B120723 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2023
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% |
| 2014 X1 | 16 | 30% |
| 2013 X1 | 16 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.