Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 120,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 X1.
The 2014 BMW X1 is an SUV featuring an S8 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 23/33/26 mpg. Maintenance for this model requires 7.3 quarts of engine oil in 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 viscosities. Within the 2012-2026 model history, this year recorded 112 total owner complaints—primarily regarding air bags—and six recalls, placing it between the 2016 peak of 159 complaints and the 2022 low of one.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 570 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428683168 alt 11428637820 |
| Engine air filter | 13717599285 alt 13717582908 |
| Fuel filter | 16117313791 |
| Spark plug | 12120037582 alt 12120039664 |
| Battery | 61217586960 alt 61217586961 |
| Front wiper blades | 61612158219 |
| Thermostat | 11537601158 alt 11538636594 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319142114 alt 64319313519 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 175.2 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 61 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3726 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 60.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 51/49 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 23 / 33 / 26 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the X1 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | xDrive35i 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 5.20 sec | 13.80 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | xDrive28i 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | xDrive28i 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.20 sec | 14.90 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | xDrive28i 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | xDrive28i 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 7.3 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | BMW part number 83222152426 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10.5-11.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.3 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | Use Pentosin CHF 11S |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 221 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 570 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Pressure Test | 21.7 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 17-23 psi |
| Pressure Test | 21.7 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 28-32 psi |
| Engine Compression | 101-145 psi |
| Engine Compression | 145-232 psi |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 140 | 15 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70 | 15 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 120,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 model year is notably absent from the provided federal record, which begins with 2012 data and then jumps to 2016; however, the trend arc makes the 2014's position clear—it sits between the minimal-complaint launch year (2012, with just 1 recall) and the dramatic spike beginning in 2016 (159 complaints, 219 TSBs, 1 investigation). The 2016-2017 peak represents the first major wave of issues for this generation, and the 2014 X1 would be an older example predating that peak but no longer covered by any remaining powertrain warranty protection. The target year's complaint profile shows Air Bags as the dominant concern (36 instances), followed by Engine/Electrical issues (15), with 6 crash-related complaints and 5 fire-related complaints recorded. The 2023 data shows a concerning resurgence (70 complaints, 6 recalls), suggesting ongoing reliability issues in later model years of this generation. Given that the 2014 falls before the documented peak but lacks its own longitudinal track record in this dataset, it represents a moderate-risk used purchase—older examples may have accumulated age-related issues not captured in complaint trends, yet avoid the manufacturing issues that emerged later in the generation.
All 112 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 126 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B012016 | 2026-05-06 | Electrical System | The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship… |
| B611026 | 2026-04-23 | Electrical System | While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test… |
| B012016 | 2025-03-13 | Electrical System | The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship… |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B160623 | 2023-12-20 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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7.3 qt of 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 OIL MEETING BMW SPECIFICATION LL01, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 23 city / 33 highway / 26 combined mpg.