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2016 Bmw X1 Sav Recalls & Complaints

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open safety recall on record

Serious

8 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 2.25 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

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Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can raises the risk of injury.

Remedy & full details

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Complaint volume

8 this model-year 12 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

Complaints filed8
Reporting a crash2
Reporting a fire2
Injuries reported2
Deaths reported0
Severity Index2.25

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

  1. Air Bags — 1 reports
  2. Seat Belts — 1 reports
  3. Engine — 1 reports
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 reports
  5. Power Train — 1 reports
  6. Vehicle Speed Control — 1 reports
  7. Electrical System — 1 reports
  8. Seats — 1 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.