Model year 2019 · BMW

2019 BMW X1 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW X1. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X1.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW X1, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V601000	August 14, 2019	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
19V349000	May 9, 2019	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
19V074000	January 30, 2019	Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V601000

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: August 14, 2019
Owner notification: October 11, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 32 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW X1: March 15, 2019 – April 5, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: X1

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.

Safety risk

A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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 19V601000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 2019 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 19V074000

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Report received by NHTSA: January 30, 2019
Owner notification: March 28, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,920 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW X1: October 5, 2018 – January 18, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: X1

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 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 19V074000, 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: August 15, 2019.