BMW X1 Sav years to avoid
The BMW X1 Sav years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
221
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2013–2017
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
X1 Sav years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 80 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 73 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 49 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 11 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 8 |
Every X1 Sav year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017avoid | 11 | 2 | |
| 2016avoid | 8 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 49 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 73 | 4 | |
| 2013avoid | 80 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW X1 Sav years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the X1 Sav years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016.
How many recalls does the BMW X1 Sav have?
Across all model years, the X1 Sav has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 221 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.