2018 Bmw X1 Electrical Problems
5 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your 2018 BMW X1 experienced a sudden cascade of dashboard warning lights (airbag, chassis system, right signal headlight) followed by all dashboard lights activating simultaneously. Moments later, smoke and visible flames emerged from the front-right corner of the engine compartment, forcing you to evacuate the vehicle immediately with your daughter inside. This fire occurred just five days after the dealership performed service on the right front headlight. The fire department inspected the vehicle and an insurance claim is under investigation, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
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The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear liftgate door would erroneously open. During the failure, the lift gate door would open approximately halfway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the key fob needed to be reprogrammed to press twice to open the liftgate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 16,000.
THE HEATER BLOWER CEASED WORKING. THE BACK BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A 3RD TIME, AND THE FACTORY NEVER SEALED THE AIR FILTER FOR THE ENGINE PROPERLY.
2018 BMW X1. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, BUT MADE A NOISES WHILE DRIVING. THE DOORS DEVELOPED STREAK LINED. THE DEALER WAS MAD AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT STATED THERE WAS NO FIX. *JS
SUN VISORS ARE TOO SHORT / SMALL AND DON'T HELP ON A SUNNY DAY. MAY AS WELL NOT HAVE THEM AT ALL ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN AUTO-TINTED WINDSHIELD. WE FIND THIS TO BE A SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALSO, CAR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AT TIMES AND ENGINE ALSO SOUNDS ROUGH AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES.