BMW X1 recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 40 recalls for the BMW X1, the most recent on 12 January 2026. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every BMW X1, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
Has the BMW X1 been recalled?
DVSA lists 40 recalls for the BMW X1. The newest, R/2025/327, was launched on 12 January 2026; DVSA’s wording is “Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5”. The recall covering the longest build period is R/2025/327, for Aug 2009 to Jun 2015. Together the recalls’ build dates cover cars built between 2009 and 2025.
Whether a particular car is affected depends on its registration, which only GOV.UK’s recall check can tell you. Looking to buy one? See used BMW X1 cars for sale on Autoza.
DVSA recalls for the BMW X1, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built between 2009 and 2025. One recall gives no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2025/327 | Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5 | Built Aug 2009 – Jun 2015 | |
| R/2025/349 | Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) | Built Jul 2009 – May 2015 | |
| R/2025/443 | Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats | Built Aug 2025 – Oct 2025 | |
| R/2025/398 | Front Seat Belt Retractor | Built Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 | |
| R/2025/015 | Checking the B-Pillar U11 | Built Sep 2024 – Oct 2024 | |
| R/2024/414 | Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement | Built Apr 2023 – Jun 2024 | |
| R/2024/403 | Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 | Built Nov 2009 – Apr 2015 | |
| R/2024/383 | Integrated Braking System | Built May 2022 – Jun 2024 | |
| R/2024/300 | Checking the Seat Mechanism of the Left Front Seat U11 | Built Feb 2024 | |
| R/2024/277 | Replacing the Backrest Frame of the Front Left Seat | Built Apr 2024 – May 2024 | |
| R/2024/191 | Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55 | Built Dec 2010 | |
| R/2024/119 | Integrated Braking System | Built Jun 2022 – Jul 2023 | |
| R/2023/172 | On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake man… | Built Jan 2018 | |
| R/2023/127 | In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels. | Built Nov 2021 – Dec 2022 | |
| R/2023/016 | A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which m… | Built Jun 2016 – Apr 2017 | |
| R/2022/340 | One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle. Th… | Built Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 | |
| R/2022/280 | The high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications | Built May 2022 | |
| R/2022/255 | Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold | Built Nov 2014 – May 2018 | |
| R/2022/206 | The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident | Built Jul 2011 – May 2015 | |
| R/2022/089 | The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged | Built Jan 2022 – Feb 2022 |
Older recalls (20 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2021/442 | The material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications. | Built Oct 2021 | |
| R/2020/283 | Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit | Built Feb 2020 – Sep 2020 | |
| R/2020/298 | Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit | Built Jun 2020 – Jul 2020 | |
| R/2020/179 | The exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time | Built Mar 2015 – May 2017 | |
| R/2020/162 | The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection | Built Mar 2020 | |
| R/2019/288 | The steering gear tie rod may not have been assembled with the required spherical washer | Built Apr 2019 | |
| R/2019/071 | Rear lights may be fixed with incorrect securing nuts | Built Oct 2018 – Jan 2019 | |
| R/2018/341 | Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak | Built May 2011 – May 2015 | |
| R/2018/211 | Software fault with crankshaft sensor | Built May 2018 – Jun 2018 | |
| R/2018/171 | Front axle swivel bearings may not have been produced to specification | Built Apr 2018 – May 2018 | |
| R/2018/132 | Plug in contact cable may malfunction | Built Aug 2009 – Jun 2011 | |
| R/2017/171 | Front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly | Built Jun 2016 – Jan 2017 | |
| R/2017/132 | Driveshaft universal joint may break | Built Dec 2010 – Apr 2011 | |
| R/2017/114 | Plug in contact cable may malfunction | Built Dec 2009 – Oct 2011 | |
| R/2017/052 | Airbag may not deploy | Built Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 | |
| R/2017/011 | Airbags may not deploy | Built Aug 2016 – Nov 2016 | |
| R/2014/068 | Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving | Built Sep 2009 – Nov 2011 | |
| R/2013/080 | Loss of drive | Built Feb 2013 – Jun 2013 | |
| R/2013/024 | Engine may cut out | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2012/081 | Eps may not perform as specified | Built Nov 2011 – Mar 2012 |
How to check whether a particular BMW X1 is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
Used BMW X1 for sale on Autoza
Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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