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2023 Bmw X1 Brakes Problems

38 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2025Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (38)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2025

Your BMW dealership hasn't contacted you about a known brake system recall (24V104) that's been open for over 14 months. This is a safety-critical issue that BMW has identified and issued a recall for, but your dealer hasn't scheduled the repair yet. Contact your dealership immediately to schedule an appointment to have your brakes inspected and repaired under this recall.

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NHTSA #: 11656444
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Mar 2025

While driving at 45 mph, you felt an unusual thud and your brake pedal went all the way to the floor before the car stopped. Multiple warning lights appeared on your dashboard. Your dealer diagnosed a failed Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system, which was replaced. This same issue required repairs three times within a year under a manufacturer recall campaign. The fix involved replacing the ESC module and related brake control components.

NHTSA #: 11649116
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

While driving at 65 mph, your car displayed a warning that braking may require additional force, and you felt the vehicle jerk forward when you pressed the brake pedal. After the dealer repaired it under a recall, you later experienced new warnings about chassis stabilization, 4-wheel drive issues, and potential rolling, along with a check engine light. The underlying cause hasn't been determined yet. The repair will likely require diagnostic testing and may involve brake system components, suspension, or electronic stability control systems.

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NHTSA #: 11646494
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2025

Your car is under recall for a brake system issue that has been outstanding for over a year without a fix. You haven't been able to use the vehicle reliably during this time, and BMW has not yet provided a remedy for the problem. The repair will likely involve inspection and replacement or adjustment of brake system components once the recall fix is released.

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NHTSA #: 11640135
highSERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Dec 2025

Your brakes are wearing out faster than expected and started squeaking loudly at 18,000 miles, though two dealerships couldn't pinpoint the cause without a warning light. The squeaking persisted until a brake maintenance warning finally appeared on your dashboard at 29,000 miles. Additionally, your Lane Keeping Assistance system is dangerously fighting your steering inputs, swerving toward old or repainted lane markings instead of staying in your intended lane, which has nearly caused you to hit curbs and barriers multiple times. Fixing this will likely require brake pad replacement and a software update or recalibration of the lane detection camera.

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NHTSA #: 11707927
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2025

Your brake system needs repairs, but the dealership says the required parts are on back order. You've been waiting over a year without being able to complete the repairs. This extended delay means your brakes may not be functioning as designed during this time.

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NHTSA #: 11702174
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jun 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 has a recall issued by NHTSA for the electronic stability control and hydraulic brakes, but the repair parts aren't available yet from BMW. You've noticed that when you press the brake pedal at various speeds, there's unusual resistance or stiffness, though the brakes still work and no warning light appears. The dealer has confirmed the necessary parts are currently unavailable, and you feel the delay has exceeded a reasonable timeframe. The fix will require BMW to install updated electronic stability control and brake system components once they become available.

NHTSA #: 11667164
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall affecting the electronic stability control and hydraulic brakes (Campaign 24V104000), but the replacement parts aren't yet available from BMW. You contacted your local dealer and feel the manufacturer has taken too long to make parts available for this recall repair. You haven't experienced any actual brake or stability control failure yet.

NHTSA #: 11663995
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2025

You received a brake recall notice in October 2024, but your BMW dealership has been unable to schedule the repair because the required part is not in stock. As of May 2025, the recall has still not been completed despite multiple attempts to book an appointment. The dealership will need to obtain the brake recall part and perform the necessary service once it becomes available.

NHTSA #: 11661178
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall affecting the electronic stability control and hydraulic brakes, but the required repair parts are currently unavailable from the manufacturer. BMW has been aware of the delay, and you've been waiting longer than a reasonable timeframe for the repair to be completed. While you haven't experienced any actual failure yet, the repair will likely involve replacing or updating the electronic stability control module and related brake system components.

NHTSA #: 11660616
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall affecting the electronic stability control and hydraulic brakes, but the repair parts aren't available yet. You've been notified of the recall, and your dealer has confirmed that BMW hasn't supplied the necessary components. You haven't experienced an actual problem with these systems yet, but the delay in getting parts to complete the recall repair has exceeded a reasonable timeframe.

NHTSA #: 11660692
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is part of a safety recall (Campaign 24V104000) involving the electronic stability control and hydraulic brake systems. BMW notified you about this recall, but the parts needed to fix it are currently unavailable. You haven't experienced any problems yet, but BMW has been aware that the repair part shortage has delayed the recall beyond a reasonable timeframe.

NHTSA #: 11660414
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall affecting the electronic stability control and hydraulic brake systems, but the required replacement parts are currently unavailable from the dealer. BMW has been notified of the delay. While you haven't experienced any brake or stability control failures yet, the repair involves installing updated electronic stability control and brake system components once parts become available.

NHTSA #: 11659278
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall (Campaign 24V104000) involving the electronic stability control and hydraulic brakes. The dealership has notified you of the recall, but the replacement parts needed to complete the repair are not yet available. You haven't experienced any actual brake or stability control failure, but the delay in parts availability has extended longer than you consider reasonable. The recall repair will likely involve replacing or reprogramming components in your braking and stability control systems once parts become available.

NHTSA #: 11655991
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2025

Your car is part of a brake system recall (Campaign 24V-104) issued over a year ago, but BMW doesn't have a fix available yet for all affected vehicles. The dealerships are only repairing cars currently on the lot for sale or cars already experiencing the problem—not preventative repairs. You've been told to wait until possibly summer or fall 2025, with no confirmed date.

NHTSA #: 11648396
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Feb 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall involving the electronic stability control and hydraulic braking systems, but the replacement parts needed to fix the problem aren't available yet. You've been notified of the recall, and while your dealer hasn't reached out, BMW is aware the parts are delayed. The repair will require replacement of the affected brake and stability control components once parts become available.

NHTSA #: 11645591
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Feb 2025

Your 2023 BMW X1 is subject to a recall (Campaign 24V104000) affecting the electronic stability control and hydraulic brakes, but the replacement part is not currently available from the manufacturer. BMW has been notified that the wait time for this recall repair has become unreasonably long, though you haven't experienced an actual failure yet. You'll need to contact your BMW dealer to check on parts availability and schedule the recall service once the components arrive.

NHTSA #: 11644510
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2025

There is an outstanding recall on this 2023 vehicle that has been unavailable for two more generations. The car is now in its 2025 version. It appears BMW is making no attempt to remedy this recall.

NHTSA #: 11634182
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Dec 2024

I am filing this complaint regarding the unresolved safety recall for the Integrated Brake System (IBS) on my 2023 BMW X1. The recall, issued in February 2024, addresses critical safety issues, including the potential loss of power brake assist, Antilock Brake System (ABS) failure, and compromised Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). These defects increase the risk of accidents, particularly in emergency braking situations or poor driving conditions. Since the recall’s announcement, BMW Corporate has repeatedly confirmed that no official remedy is available, most recently in December 2024. However, my original dealership, BMW of Norwood, recently contacted me and claimed they could perform the repair immediately. This is contradictory and suspicious, as I had escalated the issue to BMW Corporate earlier in the week and mentioned my intent to seek legal counsel. Additionally, I have attempted to appraise or trade my vehicle multiple times since August 2024, but the recall has made this impossible, leaving me with financial and safety concerns. The dealership’s sudden claim that parts are available, without issuing a formal notice or providing documentation, raises concerns about improper recall handling or miscommunication between BMW Corporate and its dealerships. This delay, coupled with inconsistent information, leaves me and other affected customers at ongoing risk. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate BMW’s handling of this recall, ensure a consistent remedy is made available to all affected vehicles, and confirm that proper communication and compliance protocols are followed. Desired Outcome: 1.Investigate BMW’s recall handling and determine if a remedy exists. 2.Ensure consistent and accurate communication about recall remedies. 3.Require BMW to provide official documentation to affected customers when the recall is resolved.

NHTSA #: 11630635
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the middle lane of a freeway, the electronic parking brake engaged unintendedly, causing to vehicle to jerk to a stop. The electronic parking brake warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and resumed normal driving; however, the failure recurred intermittently while driving. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed while driving to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

NHTSA #: 11629064
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11627519
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control - (ESC); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11626633
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:  24V104000 ( ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

NHTSA #: 11625076
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Nov 2024

A deer was standing ahead in the road and I began to brake! I was only going 25-30mph. The brakes were hard to push and it felt like something was malfunctioning eventually hitting the deer straight on!!! The Automatic Braking System did NOT work, the forward collision warning did NOT work and the BRAKES did not work after pressing hard to brake to avoid a collision!!! I have had this BMW for over a year and have had several recalls that the dealership fixed EXCEPT for the IB recall issued on 2/12/24 that they still have NO REMEDY!!!!!!! Not only is this a MAJOR safety issue that I've expressed to them many times- the worst has happened now and my braking system FAILED causing a collision!!! The Phil Hughes service dept. has lied about filling my washer fluid and that the faulty battery issue was due to it sitting too long! I drive this car EVERY DAY!! They also did not even disclose to me that there were faulty sensor issues when I had it serviced recently!! I do NOT trust them at this point!! Just this past week my check engine light went off and on. My husband unscrewed and screwed on the gas cap - the light was still on and then just went off as I was driving the next day! My battery still goes completely dead for unknown reasons....... I DO NOT FEEL SAFE!!! I am disabled from being rear-ended from a tractor trailer 4 years ago and this car has completely TRAUMATIZED me all over again and I will not drive this BMW ever again!!

NHTSA #: 11623815
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11623489
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that the driver's side foot well was becoming hot. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and allowed the engine to cool down. The contact stated that the brake pedal required more effort to depress, and the vehicle was taking longer to slow down. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was advised that the parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11622956
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11620465
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11619926
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2024

While returning home with my wife and cat, we were approaching a train crossing when I attempted to slow down, already under the posted speed limit and I pressed the brakes very lightly to begin slowing to a stop. The brakes locked up and we began sliding toward the train crossing arms and moving train on the tracks, I attempted pumping the brakes at that point realizing something was very wrong. With every slight touch of the brakes the vehicle would skid more, left, and right, until we came to a screeching halt mere feet from the train crossing arms. I have been told now by BMW roadside assistance that my vehicle is still safe to use. Then when I disagreed was transferred to "master mechanic " who promptly told me it was unsafe for me and others on the road. He set up a tow and it was towed away that same day. Now I have spoken to two different Certified BMW dealers, one of whom I purchased the vehicle from. They both said there's nothing they can do about it as there's no fix. The dealer that currently has is said it's safe to drive and I need to plan to pick it up. This is an absolute disaster of immense proportions that is going to cost someone their life undoubtedly. I was willing to let the vehicle sit until a fix was made available but only to be told that they have no loaners available for me. I paid for my vehicle in full at purchase, and this is the product and service I am provided by doing so. Reprehensible.

NHTSA #: 11618607
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2024

Still no fix for this recall. Been 7 months. I am unable to use this vehicle for employment due to its recall status

NHTSA #: 11617370
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2024

Recall has been ongoing since February. Received notice and letter that remedy was available and took the car to dealer. Remedy was implemented but it still shows as an open recall. Sees like the manufacturer has failed to remedy or is not able to.

NHTSA #: 11610409
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Aug 2024

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA #: 11609707
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2024

Thankfully, I have not been involved in an accident to-date, but my 2023 BMW X1 has been the subject of a recall involving its braking system since February 2024, with no available remedy as of August 15, 2024. The lack of urgency by BMW to fix an issue involving the safety of its customers and vehicles' occupants is startling. This is unacceptable. I request that NHTSA investigate this issue and hold BMW accountable for remedying the issue now as it has gone beyond a reasonable amount of time to fix the issue. If a fix is not available, BMW should be made to buy back my vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11608672
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact stated that while his son was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. The power brakes and stability control were inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the codes needed to be cleared. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, who cleared the codes again. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was not related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

NHTSA #: 11604676
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2024

The recall number for the incident is 24V-104. The car was recalled in February and the recall repair was completed May 2, 2024. The car is currently at BMW and is available for inspection.BMW has confirmed that the parts they replaced in May malfunctioned. They claim that some of the recall parts had a mechanical problem and that the recent repair, July, was done with parts that had been inspected. On July 22, 2024, I was backing up and when I braked the car jolted as if I hit something and the computer screen showed ABS and parking brake malfunction. When I engaged the brakes they were hesitant and took a long time to stop the car. Fortunately, I was in a parking lot with no cars around so there was ample space for the car to come to a stop. Had I been on the highway or main road, I would have been in an accident as I would not have had enough distance to stop.

NHTSA #: 11603729
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop at a red light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the message to “Contact the Dealer" was temporarily displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

NHTSA #: 11597454
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2024

I was given the notice in February 2024 that there was an issue with the integrated brake system and as of today June 4,2024 the dealer states they do not have the parts to fix the issue. It has been 4 months driving a car that is potentially unsafe due to Integrated Brake system. Please advise when BMW is required to have the problem fixed.

NHTSA #: 11592473
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2024

UNKNOWN

NHTSA #: 11588616

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