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2014 BMW X1 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 62 repairs.
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2014 BMW X1 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X1 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2014 - Apr 2018
Sep 2017

61000 mi

US $1000
New F & R rear brake pads and rotors 
Dec 2017

63000 mi

US $400
Front Right Axel boot. Was leaking grease. 
BMW X1 in California, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

45000 mi

US $50
cracked radiator overflow tank 
Sep 2017

54000 mi

US $50
oil filter gasket 
BMW X1 in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

29041 mi
Found right front stabilizer link with play. Replaced right front stabilizer link. 
BMW X1 in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
Jan 2014

4000 mi
Glove box latch broke. Entire glovebox needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2014

4000 mi
Power delivery failure. Dealer could not Fix! Safety issue, unresolvable. Dealer bought back vehicle. 
BMW X1 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

63000 mi
Rear wiper motor was replaced under extended warranty. 
BMW X1 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Nov 2021

94000 mi

US $200
Required spark plugs, CEL on for leak. 

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2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW X1 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

14000 mi
Windshield washer pump Airbag replaced Windshield trim replaced 
BMW X1 in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016

31000 mi
Rear windshield washer pump replaced after failure. 
Oct 2017

54000 mi

US $157
Replacement of recalled airbag Check engine light appeared. Brake system monitor sensor replaced. 
BMW X1 in Alabama, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
May 2015

16000 mi
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light came on. Had no other symptoms of a problem. Technician determined the fuel tank leak diagnosis pump had failed. Pump replaced. 
BMW X1 in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017

29000 mi
Entertainment/information system not functioning properly 
Feb 2018

40000 mi
Radiator replaced due to minor loss of coolant noted over time. 
BMW X1 in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

25000 mi
Tire sensor was staying on. 
BMW X1 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017
Jul 2015

14300 mi
Service engine soon light. Dealer said is due for service (oil & brake fluid change, filters, etc). Service done. Also rear tires replaced. Dealer found loose wire causing "service engine soon" light. Wire re-connected. Light now on again:( 
Dec 2015

20000 mi
Service engine soon light on again. Dealer reset again. light no longer coming on. 
BMW X1 in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

50000 mi
bluetooth and usb computer died 
Jun 2017

57000 mi

US $325
Engine Check Light post 50,000 warranty. spent 1.5 days diagnosing as it looked like issue with spark plug in cylinder 1 at first. More research & Testing pointed to Thermostat sticking open. 
BMW X1 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2013 - May 2020
Aug 2015

29300 mi
During a maintenance visit the dealer found that the transmission was leaking. They spent several days trying to find the leak, but couldn't find it, so they gave it back with UV dye in the transmission to check at next service interval. 
Nov 2016

46700 mi
Car developed a vibration at idle. Dealer flashed new software per an outstanding TIB. 
Jan 2017

49000 mi
Windshield washer pump quit working. New pump was installed under warranty. Comfort Access functionality began working irregularly on passenger side. Doors would lock and unlock multiple times if standing with the key near front passenger door. The door handle was replaced. 
Apr 2017

51000 mi

US $20
OBD2 port had a damaged pin. Was either a problem from the factory or the dealer damaged it. Didn't find problem until after warranty expired. 
Aug 2017

55000 mi
Engine electronic thermostat failed and caused a check engine light to come on. Dealer replaced the thermostat. BMW has extended the warranty of the thermostat to 120k miles. 
BMW X1 in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2020
Nov 2016

48300 mi
Turbo oil line replaced. Implemented by BMW service advisor and covered by a Technical Service Bulletin. Check engine light came on. Code indicated thermostat heating line had shorted. Thermostat failed open. Service advisor indicated there is a recall for this part. 
Jun 2017

58000 mi

US $250
Windshield cracked. There was no impact by anything immediately beforehand. The total cost for replacement at Safelite was $435. Owner responsible for $250 deductible. 
Oct 2017

63500 mi

US $950
Valve cover gasket leaking oil. Oil leak returned in about a week. Valve cover then diagnosed as having a crack. Valve cover replaced to repair oil leak from crack 
Feb 2018

70219 mi

US $250
Car was losing about 1 cup of coolant per week. Radiator leak diagnosed and radiator was replaced. 

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2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X1 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2017 - Oct 2023
Oct 2018

52000 mi
Acceleration was hesitant. Thermostat was replaced. Computer was reprogrammed, now just holds lower gears for longer. Steering is now not as precise and car feels wobbly at high speeds. 
Mar 2021

66000 mi
parking brake did not hold, needed adjustment replaced rear brake pads and rotors Thrust arm bushings cracked and worn; replaced brakelight replaced Excessive wind noise; sunroof perimeter seal collapsed 
BMW X1 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Mar 2021
Jan 2018

30000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer updated the software which corrected it. Work performed under warranty. 
BMW X1 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2016 - Jan 2021
Oct 2017

72000 mi
Thermostat 
Mar 2019

87000 mi

US $1200
Valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. Expensive repair because everything has to come off and you need to buy a new plastic valve cover. 
BMW X1 in Illinois, United States
Sep 2015 - Feb 2021
Aug 2018

61000 mi

US $700
Thermostat replacement 
BMW X1 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

42160 mi
Problem was varying amounts of bluish smoke from exhaust when starting car. Dealer reported broken wastegate linkage and faulty oil line and faulty coolant line, and replaced turbo actuator with linkage, and replaced oil feed line and coolant line (to the turbocharger, I think) 
BMW X1 in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016

US $350
replaced failed thermostat 
BMW X1 in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Jan 2014

10000 mi
Replaced sensor in passenger seat that was causing airbag system fault 
Jul 2015

53200 mi
Replace steering shaft Replaced front differential pinion seal Replace blower motor 
Jun 2016

82000 mi

US $375
Replace thermostat and coolant 
BMW X1 in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2016

34000 mi
In order to keep using BMW Connected Services, I had to bring my car in for a hardware retrofit. After the retrofit I am experiencing intermittent problems with BMW Connected Services and I have to bring my car back again. 
BMW X1 in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

23000 mi
Felt was added to passenger dash area to fix creaking around AC vents. 
BMW X1 in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 Had severe loss of power day I brought it home, then again a week later. Learned of an intent to recall issued two days after bought it, but no parts until December. Dealer bought car back. 
BMW X1 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
Aug 2015

5000 mi
vehicle had error message "Vehicle start malfunction" dealer replaced remote key for push button start. 3 miles after picking up car message returned, dealer finally replaced ribbon cable, problem fixed. 
BMW X1 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

56200 mi
thermostat 
BMW X1 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

34720 mi
Comfort Access stopped working. Replace module under warranty. 
BMW X1 in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Sep 2014

5000 mi
Engine failed (faulty fuel injectors) during trip. 
BMW X1 in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2014 - Oct 2018
Sep 2016

37000 mi
Loud squeaking sound. Fixed under warranty 

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2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X1 in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Jun 2017
Aug 2013

3660 mi
Light came on on the dashboard while driving indicating that there was a problem with the airbag. Took the car to BMW and they determined it was a faulty sensor for the knee airbag. Sensor was replaced the following day free of charge. 

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2014 BMW X1 Repair Histories

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