2015 BMW X1 Sav: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 BMW X1 Sav: 2 recalls, 42 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V071000 · 2016 · 840,000 vehicles
What's wrong: Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure May cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V016000 · 2019 · 12,880 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (29): the most common themes are fails to deploy (3).
- Engine (5): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 BMW X1 Sav has 42 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 5 X1 Sav model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 35). Complaints peaked in 2017 (20 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 26,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (59 complaints, 4 recalls), 2016 (4 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2015 BMW X1 Sav have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2015 BMW X1 Sav. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 BMW X1 Sav problems?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (29), engine (5), brakes (3).
Where can I get a 2015 BMW X1 Sav repair manual?
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