2014 BMW X1 Sav: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (70% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My vehicle caught on fire on 12/05/2020. There were no known recalls. Total loss.... Stopped on the side of the road, southbound I-95 in brevard county, fl. Bmw of north america has indicated that the damage was so severe that they cannot figure out the cause of the fire and will not accept any liability!!”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2020
“Vehicle ignition turned over and before 30 seconds I noticed smoke in my passenger side mirror. I exited the vehicle and found a small electrical fire behind the passenger side front door handle. The valet lighting was not involved but I believe it was the touch sensor used to lock and unlock the vehicle. It was raining at the time of the event and I was able to smother the fire with a wet towel after shutting down the ignition etc. Melted plastic and rubber was noted.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2019
“Bmw x1 2014 having a safety issue with passenger rear door latch/lock, driver side door latch, trunk will not latch and now passenger door latch, door wont close. Driver needed to hold doors while driving on highway. *as *tr”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw x1. The contact stated that all the instrument panel indicators flashed while the vehicle was being driven. An independent mechanic stated that there were codes that needed to be cleared out. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle failed to start and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had three alternators and four batteries installed in the last two months. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The contact purchased an independent extended warranty that was not through the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 95,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2018
“Takata recall I received a notice my car is involved in air bag recall. But not at this time, meaning it will be recalled later? This endangers the driver of this vehicle.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2018
“I smell gasoline very bad took car to bmw las vegas dealer they found fuel leak on my 2014 bmw x1 but they decline to repair”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2017
“Takata recall- I realize that there are millions of cars impacted by the recall of the takata airbags, however, I also am stunned that it has been over a year and the same very dangerous airbags have not yet been replaced in my car by bmw as of this date. Not a comforting feeling!! When I called about it, bmw said that my car is not on a "high priority" list- please have them tell that to my family if I- my husband, or my children- should die in an accident because of the uncorrected airbag situation! Is there a way that your agency can help require faster replacements? Just wondering.......”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2017
“Takata recall - the recall happened february 5, 2016. It is now july 29, 2017. That is over a year and a half, and I have yet to be notified by the manufacturer, which means I am way down the list to be fixed. I think a year and a half of diving around with unsafe airbags is enough. Another person was killed by exploding airbags just this week, I heard in the news. Get mine fixed now!”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2017
“Tamara recall - according to the recall lookup tool, the status is incomplete which indicates that parts are available. However, the dealership in mt. Laurel nj continues to say that they do not have the parts”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 bmw x1 sav. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Century bmw located at: 3810 university dr nw, huntsville, al 35816, phone number: (256) 536-3800, was contacted but was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. The affected vehicles may have battery positive (B+) cables that develop high resistance in the connections to the fuse box.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the B+ cable connector with one that is silver coated and better secure it to the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all X1 Sav years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2014 BMW X1 Sav reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 BMW X1 Sav. The most complained-about area is air bags (70% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 BMW X1 Sav problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 37,000 miles or less.
Does the 2014 BMW X1 Sav have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.