2023 BMW X1 service brakes problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2023 BMW X1 — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In November 2025, I was driving an errand on city streets in a neighborhood. Speed was approximately 30-35MPH. Two lane road. There were no hazards in the road and while I was descending down a hill, my forward collision/emergency braking system activating, causing my vehicle to come to a complete…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
“am writing to report a potential safety and fire hazard issue involving my BMW X1, along with ongoing electrical concerns I have experienced with this vehicle since purchase. Approximately two weeks ago, for the first time in three years, I needed to bring the vehicle in for an oil change. Due to…”
filed May 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model yearsCampaign 24V739000 · Oct 2, 2024
- Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model yearsCampaign 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
Service Brakes problems in other X1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X1 | 10 | 33% |
| 2018 X1 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 X1 | 25 | 16% |
| 2016 X1 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 X1 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 X1 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.