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2017 BMW X1 transmission problems

The 2017 BMW X1 has 57 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

57

Transmission complaints

27%

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

I purchased the car used in September 2023. About three months ago got the following warning "Transmission : Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake when Stationary. Consult Service Center." The issue seems to be a Shiftlock solenoid selector Lever coil spring that was compromised. No accidents. This is…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 4, 2023

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 BMW X1 have?

NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 2017 BMW X1 transmission — 27% 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.