Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2016
Consumer Complaints
197 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Error msg indicating “secure vehicle against rolling” appeared. Also, “Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center.” Apparently from many comments from other BMW owners and mechanics the issue is common and is related to an inexpensive spring that has broken in the shifter box. It seems the broken spring prevents the electronic system from receiving a signal that the car is in Park. Also, from comments, this a very expensive repair. I’m not sure of the safety risk with this.
Corrective Action:
Error msg indicating “secure vehicle against rolling” appeared. Also, “Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center.” Apparently from many comments from other BMW owners and mechanics the issue is common and is related to an inexpensive spring that has broken in the shifter box. It seems the broken spring prevents the electronic system from receiving a signal that the car is in Park. Also, from comments, this a very expensive repair. I’m not sure of the safety risk with this.
Additional Notes:
Error msg indicating “secure vehicle against rolling” appeared. Also, “Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center.” Apparently from many comments from other BMW owners and mechanics the issue is common and is related to an inexpensive spring that has broken in the shifter box. It seems the broken spring prevents the electronic system from receiving a signal that the car is in Park. Also, from comments, this a very expensive repair. I’m not sure of the safety risk with this.
Mfg Campaign: 11444699
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I’m having an issue with the warning light saying “Secure Vehicle from Rolling“. Many other owners reporting same issue in online discussion groups and forums. Expensive fix for a recurring issue that should be subject to a recall.
Corrective Action:
I’m having an issue with the warning light saying “Secure Vehicle from Rolling“. Many other owners reporting same issue in online discussion groups and forums. Expensive fix for a recurring issue that should be subject to a recall.
Additional Notes:
I’m having an issue with the warning light saying “Secure Vehicle from Rolling“. Many other owners reporting same issue in online discussion groups and forums. Expensive fix for a recurring issue that should be subject to a recall.
Mfg Campaign: 11444757
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
- Automatic transmission gearshifter, torsion spring. - The vehicle could roll when it is parked without engaging engine break and hit other vehicles and pedestrian. - Not confirmed by the dealer yet. The service visit is scheduled. However, on the Internet, many people complaining for $2,000-$3,000 repair estimates for $10 or less torsion spring breakage. - The problem started December 5, 2021. This is a product Liability and quality issue and consumers should be able to get the actual part repair not replace the whole thing.
Corrective Action:
- Automatic transmission gearshifter, torsion spring. - The vehicle could roll when it is parked without engaging engine break and hit other vehicles and pedestrian. - Not confirmed by the dealer yet. The service visit is scheduled. However, on the Internet, many people complaining for $2,000-$3,000 repair estimates for $10 or less torsion spring breakage. - The problem started December 5, 2021. This is a product Liability and quality issue and consumers should be able to get the actual part repair not replace the whole thing.
Additional Notes:
- Automatic transmission gearshifter, torsion spring. - The vehicle could roll when it is parked without engaging engine break and hit other vehicles and pedestrian. - Not confirmed by the dealer yet. The service visit is scheduled. However, on the Internet, many people complaining for $2,000-$3,000 repair estimates for $10 or less torsion spring breakage. - The problem started December 5, 2021. This is a product Liability and quality issue and consumers should be able to get the actual part repair not replace the whole thing.
Mfg Campaign: 11443543
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some. In the likely event that your agency is already aware of this problem, I am writing to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that NHTSA investigates and perhaps orders a recall.
Corrective Action:
Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some. In the likely event that your agency is already aware of this problem, I am writing to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that NHTSA investigates and perhaps orders a recall.
Additional Notes:
Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some. In the likely event that your agency is already aware of this problem, I am writing to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that NHTSA investigates and perhaps orders a recall.
Mfg Campaign: 11442658
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some. In the likely event that your agency is already aware of this problem, I am writing to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that NHTSA investigates and perhaps orders a recall.
Corrective Action:
Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some. In the likely event that your agency is already aware of this problem, I am writing to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that NHTSA investigates and perhaps orders a recall.
Additional Notes:
Warning light appears: Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Error. I went online to see what the issue was and found that there were numerous complaints by BMW X1 owners who discovered that it was a $10 spring in the shifter that dealers were charging between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair. Many opted not to do the repair due to the excessive cost, a decision that could prove catastrophic for some. In the likely event that your agency is already aware of this problem, I am writing to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that NHTSA investigates and perhaps orders a recall.
Mfg Campaign: 11442658
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Secure vehicle against roll. This is a common issue but there is no active recall.
Corrective Action:
Secure vehicle against roll. This is a common issue but there is no active recall.
Additional Notes:
Secure vehicle against roll. This is a common issue but there is no active recall.
Mfg Campaign: 11441562
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
have a 2017 BMW X1, and have an issue with the back hatch closing on its own ( Auto Hatch Closing Feature). It can close on it's own when i walk behind it, sometimes when i am sitting on the back changing my golf shoes...I have to get out of the way before it hits me in the head. I have even tried to push up on the hatch after it starts closing and it will continue to close. It could easily close on a small child or animal and cause harm. This is the foot sensor, and it is too sensitive. IBM says they have no iDrive software ( or did not know about it) to disable this feature in the 2017 model. It is dangerous and annoying.
Corrective Action:
have a 2017 BMW X1, and have an issue with the back hatch closing on its own ( Auto Hatch Closing Feature). It can close on it's own when i walk behind it, sometimes when i am sitting on the back changing my golf shoes...I have to get out of the way before it hits me in the head. I have even tried to push up on the hatch after it starts closing and it will continue to close. It could easily close on a small child or animal and cause harm. This is the foot sensor, and it is too sensitive. IBM says they have no iDrive software ( or did not know about it) to disable this feature in the 2017 model. It is dangerous and annoying.
Additional Notes:
have a 2017 BMW X1, and have an issue with the back hatch closing on its own ( Auto Hatch Closing Feature). It can close on it's own when i walk behind it, sometimes when i am sitting on the back changing my golf shoes...I have to get out of the way before it hits me in the head. I have even tried to push up on the hatch after it starts closing and it will continue to close. It could easily close on a small child or animal and cause harm. This is the foot sensor, and it is too sensitive. IBM says they have no iDrive software ( or did not know about it) to disable this feature in the 2017 model. It is dangerous and annoying.
Mfg Campaign: 11440127
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I have been complaining about roughness for quite some time. Especially when are is cold. I have a 2017 X1, less than 40k and the engine mount cracked BMW Service informed me this is an known issue within BMW. Not only x1 but X2 and some X3 models. Also said the others will crack within 10-20K miles I had made the concern known about the car almost or complete stalling out to the dealerships. Link below to the video. Part was thrown away on Saturday (I am told) No warning lamps, messages. Just some roughness tough who would think engine mount issue under 40K. Due to Covid car is out of warranty by 6mos as it wasn't driven as much as it would have been under normal times. Video of issue https://api.mykaarma.com/video-walkaround/details?inspection_uuid=6174461f01a695000135cd1a&fileType=image_and_video
Corrective Action:
I have been complaining about roughness for quite some time. Especially when are is cold. I have a 2017 X1, less than 40k and the engine mount cracked BMW Service informed me this is an known issue within BMW. Not only x1 but X2 and some X3 models. Also said the others will crack within 10-20K miles I had made the concern known about the car almost or complete stalling out to the dealerships. Link below to the video. Part was thrown away on Saturday (I am told) No warning lamps, messages. Just some roughness tough who would think engine mount issue under 40K. Due to Covid car is out of warranty by 6mos as it wasn't driven as much as it would have been under normal times. Video of issue https://api.mykaarma.com/video-walkaround/details?inspection_uuid=6174461f01a695000135cd1a&fileType=image_and_video
Additional Notes:
I have been complaining about roughness for quite some time. Especially when are is cold. I have a 2017 X1, less than 40k and the engine mount cracked BMW Service informed me this is an known issue within BMW. Not only x1 but X2 and some X3 models. Also said the others will crack within 10-20K miles I had made the concern known about the car almost or complete stalling out to the dealerships. Link below to the video. Part was thrown away on Saturday (I am told) No warning lamps, messages. Just some roughness tough who would think engine mount issue under 40K. Due to Covid car is out of warranty by 6mos as it wasn't driven as much as it would have been under normal times. Video of issue https://api.mykaarma.com/video-walkaround/details?inspection_uuid=6174461f01a695000135cd1a&fileType=image_and_video
Mfg Campaign: 11438104
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
The rear hatch constantly closes on it's own when putting things in or pulling things out of the trunk. I've had my head hit by the lid or had to scramble to prevent it from hurting someone else. This is a safety hazard that BMW refuses to fix.
Corrective Action:
The rear hatch constantly closes on it's own when putting things in or pulling things out of the trunk. I've had my head hit by the lid or had to scramble to prevent it from hurting someone else. This is a safety hazard that BMW refuses to fix.
Additional Notes:
The rear hatch constantly closes on it's own when putting things in or pulling things out of the trunk. I've had my head hit by the lid or had to scramble to prevent it from hurting someone else. This is a safety hazard that BMW refuses to fix.
Mfg Campaign: 11430222
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The air conditioning in the car after changing the air filters has a nasty vinegar smell. Hundreds of others on BMW forums complain about the same thing.
Corrective Action:
The air conditioning in the car after changing the air filters has a nasty vinegar smell. Hundreds of others on BMW forums complain about the same thing.
Additional Notes:
The air conditioning in the car after changing the air filters has a nasty vinegar smell. Hundreds of others on BMW forums complain about the same thing.
Mfg Campaign: 11430223
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF SIMILAR FAILURES HOWEVER, THIS FAILURE WAS A RARE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF SIMILAR FAILURES HOWEVER, THIS FAILURE WAS A RARE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF SIMILAR FAILURES HOWEVER, THIS FAILURE WAS A RARE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11405015
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF SIMILAR FAILURES HOWEVER, THIS FAILURE WAS A RARE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF SIMILAR FAILURES HOWEVER, THIS FAILURE WAS A RARE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL, APPLY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF SIMILAR FAILURES HOWEVER, THIS FAILURE WAS A RARE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11405015
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE TRUNK STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF, 100S OF EXAMPLES ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS HAPPENING.
Corrective Action:
THE TRUNK STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF, 100S OF EXAMPLES ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS HAPPENING.
Additional Notes:
THE TRUNK STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF, 100S OF EXAMPLES ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS HAPPENING.
Mfg Campaign: 11389464
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE TAILGATE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS CLOSING ON ME WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING. IT STARTS BEEPING SO I AT LEAST GET A WARNING BUT I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP AND STOP IT FROM CRASHING ON MY HEAD. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS SINCE THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOTE MY FEET ARE NOT GOING UNDER THE BUMPER (AND THAT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ON THIS CAR EVER ANYWAY). THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER ONE TIME THE TRUNK OPENED ON ME WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO GO SHUT IT. NOT CONVENIENT.
Corrective Action:
THE TAILGATE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS CLOSING ON ME WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING. IT STARTS BEEPING SO I AT LEAST GET A WARNING BUT I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP AND STOP IT FROM CRASHING ON MY HEAD. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS SINCE THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOTE MY FEET ARE NOT GOING UNDER THE BUMPER (AND THAT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ON THIS CAR EVER ANYWAY). THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER ONE TIME THE TRUNK OPENED ON ME WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO GO SHUT IT. NOT CONVENIENT.
Additional Notes:
THE TAILGATE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS CLOSING ON ME WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING. IT STARTS BEEPING SO I AT LEAST GET A WARNING BUT I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP AND STOP IT FROM CRASHING ON MY HEAD. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS SINCE THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOTE MY FEET ARE NOT GOING UNDER THE BUMPER (AND THAT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ON THIS CAR EVER ANYWAY). THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER ONE TIME THE TRUNK OPENED ON ME WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO GO SHUT IT. NOT CONVENIENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11386267
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE TAILGATE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS CLOSING ON ME WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING. IT STARTS BEEPING SO I AT LEAST GET A WARNING BUT I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP AND STOP IT FROM CRASHING ON MY HEAD. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS SINCE THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOTE MY FEET ARE NOT GOING UNDER THE BUMPER (AND THAT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ON THIS CAR EVER ANYWAY). THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER ONE TIME THE TRUNK OPENED ON ME WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO GO SHUT IT. NOT CONVENIENT.
Corrective Action:
THE TAILGATE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS CLOSING ON ME WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING. IT STARTS BEEPING SO I AT LEAST GET A WARNING BUT I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP AND STOP IT FROM CRASHING ON MY HEAD. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS SINCE THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOTE MY FEET ARE NOT GOING UNDER THE BUMPER (AND THAT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ON THIS CAR EVER ANYWAY). THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER ONE TIME THE TRUNK OPENED ON ME WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO GO SHUT IT. NOT CONVENIENT.
Additional Notes:
THE TAILGATE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS CLOSING ON ME WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING. IT STARTS BEEPING SO I AT LEAST GET A WARNING BUT I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP AND STOP IT FROM CRASHING ON MY HEAD. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS SINCE THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOTE MY FEET ARE NOT GOING UNDER THE BUMPER (AND THAT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ON THIS CAR EVER ANYWAY). THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. HOWEVER ONE TIME THE TRUNK OPENED ON ME WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO GO SHUT IT. NOT CONVENIENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11386267
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11355481
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
THE REAR TRUNK OF THE CAR STARTS CLOSING BY ITSELF. I INJURED MY HAND DUE TO SUCH SUDDEN CLOSURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HITTING IT AND BMW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING OR FIXING THE ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11355481
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR HATCH OF THE BMW WILL SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING - CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM INTO ONES HEAD. THERE IS NO WAY OF DEACTIVATING THE FOOT SENSOR TO BLOCK THE HATCH FROM INADVERTENTLY CLOSING WHILE A PERSON IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATCH DOOR. -BMW IS STATIONARY WITH KEY FOB IN POCKET - LOADING ITEMS INTO REAR CARGO AREA - WITHOUT WARNING THE HATCH QUICKLY STARTS CLOSING HITTING A PERSON IN THE HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE
Corrective Action:
THE REAR HATCH OF THE BMW WILL SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING - CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM INTO ONES HEAD. THERE IS NO WAY OF DEACTIVATING THE FOOT SENSOR TO BLOCK THE HATCH FROM INADVERTENTLY CLOSING WHILE A PERSON IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATCH DOOR. -BMW IS STATIONARY WITH KEY FOB IN POCKET - LOADING ITEMS INTO REAR CARGO AREA - WITHOUT WARNING THE HATCH QUICKLY STARTS CLOSING HITTING A PERSON IN THE HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE
Additional Notes:
THE REAR HATCH OF THE BMW WILL SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING - CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM INTO ONES HEAD. THERE IS NO WAY OF DEACTIVATING THE FOOT SENSOR TO BLOCK THE HATCH FROM INADVERTENTLY CLOSING WHILE A PERSON IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATCH DOOR. -BMW IS STATIONARY WITH KEY FOB IN POCKET - LOADING ITEMS INTO REAR CARGO AREA - WITHOUT WARNING THE HATCH QUICKLY STARTS CLOSING HITTING A PERSON IN THE HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE
Mfg Campaign: 11350984
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR HATCH OF THE BMW WILL SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING - CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM INTO ONES HEAD. THERE IS NO WAY OF DEACTIVATING THE FOOT SENSOR TO BLOCK THE HATCH FROM INADVERTENTLY CLOSING WHILE A PERSON IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATCH DOOR. -BMW IS STATIONARY WITH KEY FOB IN POCKET - LOADING ITEMS INTO REAR CARGO AREA - WITHOUT WARNING THE HATCH QUICKLY STARTS CLOSING HITTING A PERSON IN THE HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE
Corrective Action:
THE REAR HATCH OF THE BMW WILL SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING - CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM INTO ONES HEAD. THERE IS NO WAY OF DEACTIVATING THE FOOT SENSOR TO BLOCK THE HATCH FROM INADVERTENTLY CLOSING WHILE A PERSON IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATCH DOOR. -BMW IS STATIONARY WITH KEY FOB IN POCKET - LOADING ITEMS INTO REAR CARGO AREA - WITHOUT WARNING THE HATCH QUICKLY STARTS CLOSING HITTING A PERSON IN THE HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE
Additional Notes:
THE REAR HATCH OF THE BMW WILL SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING - CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM INTO ONES HEAD. THERE IS NO WAY OF DEACTIVATING THE FOOT SENSOR TO BLOCK THE HATCH FROM INADVERTENTLY CLOSING WHILE A PERSON IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATCH DOOR. -BMW IS STATIONARY WITH KEY FOB IN POCKET - LOADING ITEMS INTO REAR CARGO AREA - WITHOUT WARNING THE HATCH QUICKLY STARTS CLOSING HITTING A PERSON IN THE HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE
Mfg Campaign: 11350984
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
2017 BMW X1 REAR HATCH DOOR SHUTS PREMATURELY WITHOUT REASON WHICH ONE HAS TO QUICKLY GET OUT OF THE WAY TO AVOID INJURY. IN MY CASE, IT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME AND, NO, MY FEET ARE NOT UNDER THE KICK SENSOR UNDER REAR BUMPER. BMW FORUM SAYS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Corrective Action:
2017 BMW X1 REAR HATCH DOOR SHUTS PREMATURELY WITHOUT REASON WHICH ONE HAS TO QUICKLY GET OUT OF THE WAY TO AVOID INJURY. IN MY CASE, IT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME AND, NO, MY FEET ARE NOT UNDER THE KICK SENSOR UNDER REAR BUMPER. BMW FORUM SAYS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Additional Notes:
2017 BMW X1 REAR HATCH DOOR SHUTS PREMATURELY WITHOUT REASON WHICH ONE HAS TO QUICKLY GET OUT OF THE WAY TO AVOID INJURY. IN MY CASE, IT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME AND, NO, MY FEET ARE NOT UNDER THE KICK SENSOR UNDER REAR BUMPER. BMW FORUM SAYS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330456
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
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