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2016 BMW X1 transmission problems

The 2016 BMW X1 has 33 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

33

Transmission complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

X1 transmission complaints by model year57 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 33 complaints2017: 57 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 3 complaints2023: 6 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 3 complaints
X1 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, a secure vehicle brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the shift lock solenoid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 15, 2022

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2016 BMW X1 transmission — 18% 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.