BMW X1 F48
2015 to 2021
Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date below
No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free
Key points to know
- Safety rating
4 results · NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2021
American crash-test rating (NHTSA): for the American market, not automatically representative of this country
- Insurance loss
2 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2021
Based on American insurance claims for this model: not automatically representative of this country
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
NHTSA could not be checked for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2021
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
American crash-test rating (NHTSA): for the American market, not automatically representative of this country
NHTSA safety rating: X1
In NHTSA's American crash test, X1 (model year 2018) scores 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American crash test under the NHTSA protocol, not a universal safety score: other countries'/regions' test protocols (e.g. Euro NCAP) may produce a different rating.
NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2021
NHTSA safety rating: X1
In NHTSA's American crash test, X1 (model year 2019) scores 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American crash test under the NHTSA protocol, not a universal safety score: other countries'/regions' test protocols (e.g. Euro NCAP) may produce a different rating.
NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2021
NHTSA safety rating: X1
In NHTSA's American crash test, X1 (model year 2020) scores 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American crash test under the NHTSA protocol, not a universal safety score: other countries'/regions' test protocols (e.g. Euro NCAP) may produce a different rating.
NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2021
NHTSA safety rating: X1
In NHTSA's American crash test, X1 (model year 2021) scores 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American crash test under the NHTSA protocol, not a universal safety score: other countries'/regions' test protocols (e.g. Euro NCAP) may produce a different rating.
NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2021
Insurance loss
Relative to the US average, not a failure rate
Based on American insurance claims for this model: not automatically representative of this country
IIHS/HLDI loss index: X1 4dr
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for X1 4dr is 97 (reference basis: 100 = US national average for all passenger vehicles under this coverage). Note: this is an index figure/rating class (an insurance statistic about the MODEL as a whole), not a failure rate and not a prediction for this specific vehicle.
IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2021
IIHS/HLDI loss index: X1 4dr
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for X1 4dr is 98 (reference basis: 100 = US national average for all passenger vehicles under this coverage). Note: this is an index figure/rating class (an insurance statistic about the MODEL as a whole), not a failure rate and not a prediction for this specific vehicle.
IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2021
See the inspection statistics for all generations of X1
Go to X1Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: NCT (National Car Test): every 2 years up to 10 years old, annually thereafter
Citizens Information, checked on 05/08/2026
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Sources
- EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2021
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2021
- NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2021
- IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2021