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2025 BMW X1

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 X1.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2025 BMW X1 delivers an EPA fuel rating of 23/31/26 mpg and is equipped with an Automatic (AM‑S7) transmission. Owner complaints for the model sum to 12, with three recalls documented, and the complaint record shows a steep decline, reaching just one reported issue in the 2022 model year, the lowest figure across the 2012‑2026 span. This recent low complaint volume indicates a marked improvement in reliability for the latest X1 iteration.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427926136. 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11427926136 alt 11428570590
Engine air filter13715A1AC98 alt 13718472005
Spark plug12125A523E0
Battery61217604802 alt 61216805461
Front wiper blades61615A974B1
Thermostat11539430899 alt 11539430898
Cabin air filter64115A547D9 alt 64115A4FF59

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3814 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

4.7–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) 2.0L Turbo I-44.70 sec13.30 sec312 hpAWD
2024M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) 2.0L Turbo I-44.80 sec13.40 sec312 hpAWD
2023xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.10 sec241 hpAWD
2023xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.30 sec241 hpAWD
2023xDrive28i (xLine) 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.40 sec241 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2025 BMW X1 sits in a clear downward trend of complaints and recalls that began peaking in 2016 with 159 complaints and 3 recalls, falling to just 12 complaints and 3 recalls in 2025. Recalls have stayed low throughout the decade, with 2025 matching the 2024 count of 3 recalls and far below the 6 recalls seen in 2023. Investigations remained absent in 2025, mirroring the zero‑investigation years of 2023‑2026, while the number of total safety bulletins (61) is modest compared with the 101 in 2024 but well above the 36 in 2021. The top complaint categories for 2025—primarily electrical system issues—appear in the same three‑word clusters that were noted in earlier years, suggesting no new root‑cause revelations. With only 2 crash‑related complaints and a single fire complaint, the overall risk profile is low. Overall, 2025 represents a solid year to purchase a used X1, given the decline in complaints and steady, low recall activity.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
61
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1
Power Train1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V104000Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Reported 12/02/2024

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may… Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

24V829000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 04/11/2024

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 61 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B6518262026-06-23Electrical SystemIf BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits…
B1203262026-06-18Electrical SystemDue to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units…
B6517262026-06-17Electrical SystemAfter a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or…
B6512262026-06-13Electrical SystemThe voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the…
B6101262026-06-11Electrical SystemDuring vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 X1 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the X1 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.