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2013 BMW X1 engine problems

The 2013 BMW X1 has 28 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 47% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

28

Engine complaints

47%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

X1 engine complaints by model year38 complaints2013: 28 complaints2014: 32 complaints2015: 38 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 14 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 3 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 3 complaints
X1 engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

While pulling up to a red light and after coming to a complete stop, I sensed the engine was revving. While pressing down on the brake, I checked the RPM gauge to see the engine was revving at around 7k rpm. I tried to immediately put the car in park and turn off the ignition, but in the time it…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 4, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2013 BMW X1 engine — 47% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.