The 2015 BMW X1 Sav has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 852,880 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS19V0160002019-01-1412,880 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. 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…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS16V0710002016-02-05840,000 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
29
3crashes2injuries
ENGINE
5
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints49
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x1 sav. While the vehicle was stopped, it independently shifted into neutral without warning. After the failure occurred, a warning message appeared indicating that the vehicle needed to be serviced. The contact took the vehicle to united bmw (1501 alpharetta hwy,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x1. The contact stated that while idled at a red light, the vehicle was rear ended causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed: (190801030). The contact sustained head, neck and chest injuries and the…”
“Driving on hwy at 75 mph eastbound towards wichita falls tx - calm evening, suddenly the front panel of the sunroof on the bmw x1 exploded for no apparent reason. Pulled over to look at the remnants, remaining glass looked like the explosion was pushing the glass out from the inside. Very scary on…”
“My tires are worn out past acceptable to pass state inspection and yet the dealer inspected my car and passed it and registered it. Chassis corroded and wheels rotting. I bought the car on the 14tyh and dealer didn't deliver it until the 21st because of apparent missing title. The car needed…”
“My tires are worn out past acceptable to pass state inspection and yet the dealer inspected my car and passed it and registered it. Chassis corroded and wheels rotting. I bought the car on the 14tyh and dealer didn't deliver it until the 21st because of apparent missing title. The car needed…”
“On march 29, 2019 I took my car in due to a coolant indicator warning light. Nalley bmw indicated it was due to a need for a radiator. This is the fourth radiator nalley bmw and global bmw have replaced with the last two years. I have paid out of pocket for repairs associated with the four…”
“On march 29, 2019 I took my car in due to a coolant indicator warning light. Nalley bmw indicated it was due to a need for a radiator. This is the fourth radiator nalley bmw and global bmw have replaced with the last two years. I have paid out of pocket for repairs associated with the four…”
“Vehicle could not stop going downhill and crashed into 2 parked cars before overturning; felt loss of brake pressure.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW X1 Sav as of
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