Model year 2016 · BMW

2016 BMW X1 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW X1. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X1, X1 SAV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW X1, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V349000	May 9, 2019	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
17V062000	January 26, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
16V747000	October 17, 2016	Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
15V887000	December 30, 2015	Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V349000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2019
Owner notification: September 27, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 106,182 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW X1: March 10, 2015 – May 2, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: X1

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V349000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V062000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: January 26, 2017
Owner notification: February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16,771 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW X1: June 16, 2016 – November 24, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: X1 SAV

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V062000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V747000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: October 17, 2016
Owner notification: July 3, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 15,455 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW X1: May 12, 2016 – October 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: X1

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V747000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V887000

Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Report received by NHTSA: December 30, 2015
Owner notification: December 28, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW X1: October 19, 2015 – October 19, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: X1

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V887000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 9, 2019.