Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 X1.
The 2026 BMW X1 arrives with an automatic AM-S7 transmission and EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 32 highway, and 27 combined. Early reliability indicators are exceptionally quiet: just one owner complaint—centered on the service brakes—and two recalls place this model year alongside the 2022 X1 as the lowest-complaint entry in the nameplate’s 2012–2026 history, a dramatic departure from the 159 complaints recorded for the 2016 model.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 32 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.70 sec | 13.30 sec | 312 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.80 sec | 13.40 sec | 312 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.40 sec | 14.10 sec | 241 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.60 sec | 14.30 sec | 241 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | xDrive28i (xLine) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.70 sec | 14.40 sec | 241 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 X1 enters the federal record with just one complaint — categorized under Service Brakes — and twelve TSBs, marking the lowest complaint volume since the 2012 launch year and a sharp drop from the 70 complaints and six recalls that accompanied the 2023 model-year debut of this generation. Recalls hold at two for 2026, consistent with 2022 and 2025 but below the 2023 peak, while investigations remain at zero across the entire 2023–2026 span. The data shows a clear pattern: a high-complaint launch year (2023), followed by progressive improvement through 2024 (30 complaints) and 2025 (12 complaints), with 2026 reaching the generation's nadir so far. The single crash complaint recorded for 2026 does not specify causation, and the data does not identify a root cause for the brake-related complaint. With minimal owner-reported issues and a declining recall footprint, the 2026 model year presents the strongest federal-record profile of the current generation to date. This is a good year to buy based on the available federal data.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt… Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during… Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
Showing 5 of 12 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B650726 | 2026-03-17 | Electrical System | The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage… |
| B120326 | 2026-03-11 | Electrical System | BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain… |
| B280125 | 2026-01-27 | Power Train | SITUATION A Check Control message (CCM) displays for “Transmission oil service required”… |
| B652825 | 2025-12-10 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such… |
| B652725 | 2025-12-09 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such… |
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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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.