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2017 Bmw X1 Engine Problems

11 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2025Nov 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (11)

criticalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact received a notification letter of BMW Campaign Number: SIB 01 02 24(Evap System Purge(Vent) Valve Extended Limited Warranty). The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated while the engine revved.

NHTSA #: 11677270
criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2022

Rough idle upon start up. Occurs daily. Weather is not a factor.

NHTSA #: 11455222
highENGINE
Filed: May 2025

The car overheated seemingly out of nowhere. About 8:25 AM on the date of the incident I noticed my heat wasn't blowing hot. I figured I just didn't let the car warm up enough.

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NHTSA #: 11663491
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was briefly stranded in the middle of the roadway, but the vehicle was able to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11648377
highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon start-up, the driver had to wait two minutes for the vehicle to warm up to prevent the vehicle from stalling while driving, reversing, or shifting into gear. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled but restarted.

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NHTSA #: 11641309
highENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the message “Engine Overheated - Drive Moderately" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the reservoir.

NHTSA #: 11623870
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

I have been complaining about roughness for quite some time. Especially when are is cold. I have a 2017 X1, less than 40k and the engine mount cracked BMW Service informed me this is an known issue within BMW.

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NHTSA #: 11438104
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

Pressure tested cooling system, found oil filter housing to be leaking coolant, replace oil filter housing with both sets of gaskets

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NHTSA #: 11680778
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

Failed Engine, coolant, temperature sensor; missing COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. Avail for inspection. My car failed multiple occasions to show a warning light that almost got me and others hurt or cause a catastrophic incident on freeway.

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NHTSA #: 11673201
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

My water pump went bad and overheated my engine, resulting in a repair cost of over $4,000 for a 2017 BMW X1. Needed repairs are: Water Pump, Remove & Replace Drive Belt Tensione, OEM , OE Replacement, and New Engine Water Pump.

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NHTSA #: 11641480
lowENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

Engine motor mounts failed

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NHTSA #: 11680779

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