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2017 Bmw X1 Transmission Problems

54 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

54
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Jan 2024Dec 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (54)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

I purchased the car used in September 2023. About three months ago got the following warning "Transmission : Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake when Stationary. Consult Service Center." The issue seems to be a Shiftlock solenoid selector Lever coil spring that was compromised.

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NHTSA #: 11578270
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2024

The gear box failed, the battery failed and the coolant system leaked at the same time. It is at the dealer now who has confirmed these. A vehicle dashboard light came on before this occurred to tell me to engage the parking brake to prevent the car from rolling.

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NHTSA #: 11564899
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

Car experiences a very rough idle at start and often stalls after being placed in gear. This can happen after car starts moving. I drive this car and am experiencing regular stalls after taking off.

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NHTSA #: 11656307
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

Car experiences a very rough idle at start and often stalls after being place in gear. This can happen after car starts moving. My wife drives this car and is experiencing regular stalls after pulling away.

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NHTSA #: 11562543
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2025

The warning light “Secure vehicle against rolling” appears when the gear is shifted into park. An additional message reads: “Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center.” It has been verified that the gear is indeed mechanically in the park position.

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NHTSA #: 11658198
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2025

"Secure vehicle against rolling" warning light comes on when vehicle's gear is shifted into park. Additional information displayed states, "Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center." Confirmed vehicle's gear is mechanically shifted into park.

NHTSA #: 11654995
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

When shifting vehicle to park "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling" warning displays on iDrive and warning message center along with "contact BMW service center". Shifter assembly failed internally. $850 shifter assembly has a $10 internal spring that broke and requires replacement.

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NHTSA #: 11630830
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

Warning light comes on stating “Secure Vehicle from Rolling” when vehicle is in park. I called BMW and took the vehicle in the next morning. The BMW dealership stated the Transmission needed to be repaired shift lever module.

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NHTSA #: 11606232
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

Warning light comes on stating “Secure Vehicle Against Rolling” when vehicle is in park. I called BMW and took the vehicle in the next morning. The BMW dealership stated the GEAR SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY needed to be replaced and needs immediate attention.

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NHTSA #: 11588947
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

SECURE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING warning light came on with car in park and handbrake on...checked online seems 5 dollar spring in shifter broke and they want thousands to fix.

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NHTSA #: 11580303
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

There is a small, broken spring in my shift lever ($10 part) that makes the car think it cannot be put into park. This otherwise does not affect the operation of the vehicle, but every time I get in the car, I am greeted with a warning message to "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling" and "visit a service center".

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NHTSA #: 11565140
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

During the parking of this vehicle (when you put the gearbox shifter in the P position), the iDrive system shows the following message: “Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. Have the problem checked by Service Partner.” This happens each and every time and also when the vehicle is parked on level ground. The error will remain even if the parking brake is applied.

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NHTSA #: 11565193
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2023

Getting "Secure vehicle against rolling" warning with Transmission Error - Contact Service Center. Dealer indicated it was a faulty spring/component in the gear shift. They do not replace the spring, but the entire gear shift with a quoted repair/labor cost of $2,700.

NHTSA #: 11562461
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

Code 420106: Shiftlock Solenoid: selector wrongly not locked in park. 'Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary' error message in I-drive. This is a very common issue with these vehicles, and BMW refused to help due to the labor cost involved.

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NHTSA #: 11541826
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2023

Error message displayed: "Secure vehicle against rolling" This message is displayed due to a broken spring in the gear selector mechanism. Because of the broken spring, the car's computer cannot detect whether or not the gear selector is in park. This creates a safety hazard because the gear selector can be shifted into Drive without having your foot on the brake.

NHTSA #: 11528649
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

Error msg indicating “secure vehicle against rolling” appeared. also, “transmission: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. consult service center.” apparently from many comments from other bmw owners and mechanics the issue is common and is related to an inexpensive spring that has broken in the shifter box.

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NHTSA #: 11514905
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

When parked, the transmission warning light is on saying "Secure vehicle with parking break when stopped. Consult service center" The service center states that this is like driving with the door open. This appears to be a very common issue in X1, but the BMW dealership does not recognize the common safety issue as a recall.

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NHTSA #: 11509931
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2023

2017 bmw x1 secure vehicle against rolling light is coming on. dealer wants 7 hours of labor to replace a $13 part

NHTSA #: 11508499
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Jan 2023

Error code states please engage parking brake while car is in park to avoid rolling. Apparently this is a common problem with a faulty spring in the shift gear. BMW should do a recall as this is a very expensive repair and a common issue and is a safety problem.

NHTSA #: 11502098
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Dec 2022

Warning message appears on dash every time you stop and start car - Secure Vehicle from Rolling, Dealer saying no active recall on it. But there should be.

NHTSA #: 11496810
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2022

Warning message on dash saying 'Secure Vehicle Against Rolling' when ignition is turned off, and immediately on entering vehicle. The dealer states that the shift lock solenoid needs replacing, and is a common issue that can make it impossible to shift gears If the vehicle rolls while in park, this could be a saftey risk for anyone nearby. Confirmed by dealer.

NHTSA #: 11489852
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

A caution light appears and an error message "Secure vehicle against rolling. Secure vehicle with the parking brake when stopped." Come to find out there have been several complaints about 2017 BMW X1 having this same problem, error message caused by a faulty spring in the Shifter panel.

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NHTSA #: 11489664
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

A small spring in the shifter has broken not allowing the vehicle to recognize it is in park and could roll while parked causing injury. This is a known issue for BMWs in this model and year range. It can be fixed with a new spring but dealer insists that a new shifter is needed.

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NHTSA #: 11479797
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2022

I’m having an issue with the warning light saying “Secure Vehicle from Rolling“. Vehicle has less than 47K miles. Many other owners reporting same issue in online discussion groups and forums.

NHTSA #: 11473630
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2022

Error message displayed: "Secure vehicle against rolling" This message is displayed due to a broken spring in the gear selector mechanism. Because of the broken spring, the car's computer cannot detect whether or not the gear selector is in park. This creates a safety hazard because the gear selector can be shifted into Drive without having your foot on the brake.

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NHTSA #: 11461987
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the warning message "Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake" illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle; however, he would engage the parking brake whenever he was parking the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11455848
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

Warning light - Secure Vehicle from rolling Car is in Park and Brake is applied but warning light comes up

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NHTSA #: 11454230
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

It appears that a component in the gear selector has failed to properly detect the gear selector position, specifically when it is in park. Even though the gear selector is in park and the parking brake is applied as indicated by lights and physically attempting to move the vehicle, there is a warning message to secure a vehicle with parking brake to prevent it from rolling.

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NHTSA #: 11445285
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

- Automatic transmission gearshifter, torsion spring. - The vehicle could roll when it is parked without engaging engine break and hit other vehicles and pedestrian. - Not confirmed by the dealer yet.

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NHTSA #: 11443543
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2021

Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some.

NHTSA #: 11442658
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw x1. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, the vehicle may roll, apply your emergency brake, contact your service provider warning message was displayed on the instrument panel.

NHTSA #: 11405015
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2025

X1 gear shifter is causing a Transmission waring - and comment to secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult Service center. I have spoken with BMW mechanic and other mechanic who have stated that it is common issue with X1 and Mini's that use same shifter.

NHTSA #: 11669108
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

The secure vehicle from rolling warning alert keeps coming on everytime I get into the vvehicle I have to clear it everything I start driving or it will keep on chiming if I don't

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NHTSA #: 11625517
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

When gear selector is put in park warning comes on SECURE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. Not knowing if this is a false warning or not car could roll if emergency brake is not applied. Numerous complaints to BMW about this condition happening on many BMW X1 models on BMW forum and complaints to BMW also to NHTSA.

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NHTSA #: 11595861
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

Warning saying Secure Vehicle from Rolling. Spring in the shifter is broken.

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NHTSA #: 11588800
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

Warning states "secure vehicle from rolling" even though it is in park. The car operates without problems. It is out of warranty with 90000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11570963
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The following error message is displayed: "secure vehicle against rolling" this message is displayed due to a broken spring in the gear selector mechanism. Because of the broken spring, the car's computer cannot detect whether or not the gear selector is in park. This creates a safety hazard because the gear selector can be shifted into drive without having your foot on the brake.

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NHTSA #: 11559518
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

Vehicle at 60,000 miles. Vehicle displays an error message: "Transmission: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center." The problem appears to be with the gear shifter, with a broken spring that causes the error.

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NHTSA #: 11534521
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

I am getting an error message to “Secure vehicle against rolling” when I place vehicle in park and turn it off.

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NHTSA #: 11532609
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

Secure Vehicle Against Rolling message displayed every time the vehicle is put in park

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NHTSA #: 11531974
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error: a spring in the shifter will fix the issue . During the parking of vehicle (gearbox shifter in P position) and turning off the engine, iDrive system shows the following message: “Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. Have the problem checked by Service Partner.” This happens each and every time and also when the vehicle is parked on level ground.

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NHTSA #: 11520077
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2023

Message every time I park- “Transmission:Secure vehicle with parking break when stoped. Contact service center”.

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NHTSA #: 11519636
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2023

Vehicle states “ secure vehicle from Rolling” message. This could be a safety issue with something with the trans selector and/or parking brake and/or a door open, or not being recognized as being closed. I’ve read lots of other complaints Online too so thought be worth posting.

NHTSA #: 11517542
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

Putting the car in park, the message on display states: "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. This makes drivers think the car is going to roll away. This is very well known to owners of this car.

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NHTSA #: 11503116
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

Error message "Secure Vehicle against rolling engage parking brake" on starting car and when parking. Same problem is reported all over the internet regarding the 2017 BMW X1 having this same problem, error message caused by a faulty spring in the Shifter panel.

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NHTSA #: 11489720
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

I am getting a “secure vehicle from rolling” warning. Online many people report this is a problem with a gear shift ring. Is this being looked at as a recall?

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NHTSA #: 11487487
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

When placed in park , vehicle reads “secure vehicle against rolling “ and “ Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center.” Upon research , this seems to be a common issue amongst this vehicle make and specific model that should be addressed. A parking brake should not be a requirement to ensure that a vehicle does not roll away into pedestrians , establishments , etc.

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NHTSA #: 11487544
lowPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2022

7/19/2022 I got a drivetrain warning. Turned car off and on and it cleared the warning but now I am getting a secure vehicle against rolling notice every time I turn car off. This appears to be the same problem with other BMW X 1s.

NHTSA #: 11474794
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2022

There is a light that came on that states Transmission: secure vehicle against rolling. This is a common problem with these cars and is very expensive to fix. This is a defect in these cars and I don’t want to find out what will happen in the event that my car does roll especially my children in the car.

NHTSA #: 11468090
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

My 2017 BMW x1 with around 45,000 miles randomly pops up with a "secure vehicle against rolling" warning on my dash when I park now. After reading online, it seems to be a very common issue among BMW x1's that should be a recall.

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NHTSA #: 11463263
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

I am getting a warning when I turn on the car to secure vehicle against rolling.

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NHTSA #: 11454237
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2022

car started showing an error every time I got into the vehicle saying to "Secure vehicle against rolling. Apparently it's a common issue with the gear selector.

NHTSA #: 11449690
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

“Secure car against rolling” Message caused by failing spring that bmw appears to want >$4000 to fix while the part is only 5-6$. Appears to be a very common problem for this vehicle that needs to be addressed by bmw.

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NHTSA #: 11448356
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2022

"Secure vehicle against rolling" warning effecting my vehicle. Looking online, I can not believe how many others have this very same error. Bmw should do a fix recall because they want to charge 3000 dollars for a 5 dollar spring replacement.

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NHTSA #: 11447248

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