2018 Bmw X1 Engine Problems
5 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Engine Recalls (1)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your car stalled and stopped completely in the middle of an intersection while driving at 10 mph, with the check engine light turning on. After restarting, it stalled again shortly after, and you had to let it sit before restarting a third time to drive home safely. This issue may be related to known engine and electrical system problems affecting your vehicle model.
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While driving at 40 mph, your check engine and engine overheating warning lights turned on. A mechanic diagnosed that your water pump needs to be replaced. You noticed your older BMW had the same problem and was covered by a recall, but your 2018 X1 is not included in that recall. Replacing the water pump should resolve the overheating warning.
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Your car struggles to idle when you first start it, and shifting into reverse causes the engine to nearly stall. To prevent stalling, you have to press the accelerator harder, which makes the car jerk backward uncontrollably. BMW has offered a software update for $300-500, but you've already had this update done once in 2019 and the problem persists.
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Your car started making a loud humming noise from the engine area and felt stiff to drive. The check engine light came on, and when you had it diagnosed, the mechanic found a faulty thermostat. Replacing the thermostat should resolve the issue.
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Your check engine light came on while driving, and you noticed the vehicle shuddered when you pressed the brake pedal. A mechanic diagnosed a failed evaporative emission control circuit, which is part of your fuel system that prevents fuel vapors from escaping. Replacing the faulty evaporative emission control components should resolve both issues.
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