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BMW X1 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 158 repairs.
BMW X1 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | car did not respond smoothly when depressing the accelerator. If gave the impression of mis-firing or dirty fuel but was diagnosed as a faulty air intake which was intended to operatate smoothly 'open and close' when using the acclerator |
| 7500 mi | The car went into "limp mode" and noted a "Drivertrain Malfunction". The dealer replaced the fuel injectors and spark plugs. I drove it 12 miles and the problem repeated. Diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head. Cylinder head was replaced but CEL still lit. It's now been at the dealership for 40 days and I have initiated a Lemon Law buyback. |
| 8000 mi | A long saga that ended in BMW giving me a replacement car. Over six weeks in the shop continuously. Replaced fuel injectors, plugs and wires, reflashed computer, and replaced cylinder head. |
2016 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $1800 |
Engine mount |
| 3100 mi | The engine was making a squealing sound when the engine was producing high torque at low RPM. It was caused by a folded seal in the pressurized intake piping (after the turbo). Dealer found the leak, reseated the seal correctly and put it back together under warranty. |
| 39000 mi | Fuel tank sensor bad |
| 84000 mi US $1200 |
replace leaking engine mount and leaking water pump |
| 86000 mi US $2500 |
Water pump and engine mount replaced |
| 32000 mi | new engine, original engine not repairable. Replaced under warranty |
2015 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi US $1300 |
CEL. Replaced Valvetronic servomoter, replaced valve cover to gaskets, programmed servomotor to ECM. |
2015 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $163 |
Replace Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) pump |
| 65000 mi US $444 |
Replace valve cover gasket Replace vacuum pump o-rings |
| 55000 mi US $450 |
Engine light came on saying bring to dealer ASAP. Was a gas tank issue that made it appear the cap was off. |
2015 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $2600 |
Valve cover replaced Oil filler gasket |
2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Required spark plugs, CEL on for leak. |
| 4000 mi | Power delivery failure. Dealer could not Fix! Safety issue, unresolvable. Dealer bought back vehicle. |
| 45000 mi US $50 |
cracked radiator overflow tank |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
oil filter gasket |
2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 70219 mi US $250 |
Car was losing about 1 cup of coolant per week. Radiator leak diagnosed and radiator was replaced. |
| 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. |
| 40000 mi | Radiator replaced due to minor loss of coolant noted over time. |
| 20000 mi | Service engine soon light on again. Dealer reset again. light no longer coming on. |
| 46700 mi | Car developed a vibration at idle. Dealer flashed new software per an outstanding TIB. |
| 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. |
2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 61000 mi US $700 |
Thermostat replacement |
| 56200 mi | thermostat |
| 50500 mi US $350 |
replaced failed thermostat |
| 5000 mi | Engine failed (faulty fuel injectors) during trip. |
| 82000 mi US $375 |
Replace thermostat and coolant |
| 52000 mi | Acceleration was hesitant. Thermostat was replaced. Computer was reprogrammed, now just holds lower gears for longer. |
| 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) |
| 72000 mi | Thermostat |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2013 BMW X1
Engine not specified
| 2000 mi | Replace fuel injector |
2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11160 mi C $50 |
The indash monitoring system indicated that the coolant was low. Added 750ml of 50/50 antifreeze |
| 13640 mi | It appears that the head gasket has failed. There is evidence of coolant washing 4 cylinders. There is also evidence of water in the oil (from oil analysis). |
| 8900 mi US $10 |
Low coolant warning, added coolant. Coolant leak? Low engine oil, added 1qt oil. |
| 9000 mi | Engine Malfunction warning - "Valvetronic System Deactivated Adjustment Fault". Replaced Valvetronic motor, eccentric shaft, gasket, needle bearings. Coolant leak - Replaced pressure expansion tank cap |
| 39000 mi US $1350 |
repair/replace coolant system, water pump broke |
| 45142 mi US $1700 |
timing belt replacement spark plug replacement |
| 45465 mi US $2635 |
replace Valvetronic motor and broken air intake tube |
2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39700 mi | Service engine light. Dealer replaced thermostat. Covered by warranty. |
| 15000 mi | low coolant. Pressure tested, no leak found Check engine light came on. |
| 58000 mi US $460 |
Thermostat heater failed. Took two trips to repair, initial replacement part was bad. |
| 133000 mi US $800 |
valve cover gasket |
| 9000 mi | Fuel injector replaced |
2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | Engine malfunction error. Reduced Power. Dealer said it was a misconfiguration with air sensors |
| 57800 mi | engine is smoking and is not stopping smoking at start up and warm up. white smoke. Repair is not defined at this time, vehicle is still in the BMW garage. |
| 28000 mi | Shuddering on acceleration, mainly at low speeds and only with some throttle openings |
| 41000 mi US $400 |
Replace spark plugs |
| 77000 mi US $1800 |
Leak in turbo oil supply line; smoke at starting. New part has improvement which dealer said would prevent leak from reoccurring. Repair guaranteed for 2 yrs. per dealer. |
| 57040 mi C $2 |
Car stalls out when selected into drive when cold. Seems ok after restart. Will repeat occasionally when started cold. No repair attempted yet. |
| 37000 mi US $600 |
Turbo wastegate |
| 37000 mi US $350 |
Service engine soon light on. Replaced thermostat, cooling flush and refilled |
| 72000 mi US $50 |
Turbo actuator replaced, valve cover gasket replaced Thermostat replaced |
| 75000 mi | Thermostat replaced. |
| 21500 mi | When changing the oil, the technician cross threaded the drain plug. A repair was attempted using a threaded insert. Now the oil pan will be replaced. Part is on order, from Germany, they are expecting 10-12 days for delivery. |
| 24500 mi | Thermostat replaced. The car produced a "service engine soon" light. |
2012 BMW X1 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 15500 mi $1200 |
Replace fuel injectors and fuel pump. Engine would nto start, so car was towed to repair shop. |
| 18600 mi $1500 |
Spark plugs and ignition system repair |
| 24800 mi $3000 |
Ignition coil replacement, ten year comprehensive servicd |
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