2017 BMW X1 Sav: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 BMW X1 Sav: 2 recalls, 8 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 #16V914000 · 2016 · 3,506 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that May fail to ignite during a crash.
Why it matters: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V062000 · 2017 · 16,771 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (5): the most common themes are door / lock issues (2).
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 BMW X1 Sav has 8 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 5 X1 Sav model years for complaints (well below the 35 average). Complaints peaked in 2018 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 6,015 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (4 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 BMW X1 Sav have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2017 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 2017 BMW X1 Sav problems?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (5), other / unknown (2), electrical (1).
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