2016 BMW X1 Complaints

View complaints related to 2016 BMW X1. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 160 complaints submitted for the 2016 BMW X1. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Peoria, AZ

    The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in PARK, the "Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's friend, an independent mechanic, with gear selector failure. The gear selector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - San Jose, CA

    BMW NA and its authorized dealership and self-funded arbitration program business practices and conducts are unfair, dishonest, and unlawful. I purchased my certified pre-owned car, a lease return with extremely low mileage, 25,922 miles covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Warranty and the BMW Certified Pre-Owned warranty. My family's safety has been at significant risk by the willful negligence of the car manufacturer BMW NA and its authorized dealership. Since I purchased my car, it has had material defects related to its engine, engine electrical systems, engine and gearbox suspension, steering and wheel alignment, front and rear axles, intermediate and special transmission, fuel tank, and more. I recently discovered my car's existing defects codes stored and archived by BMW, referred to as Key Data. The existing faults are considered significant by a reasonable person when deciding whether to buy this car. I would not have purchased this car if I had been aware of the defects at the time of purchase. I also discovered that BMW's authorized dealership withheld material information about my car's defects when my car was at the repair shop overnight. According to my DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry document, BMW made some sort of repair on my car for that service visit without my prior authorization and filed a warranty repair claim with the manufacturer. I have spent months and countless hours attempting to resolve my car's defects with BMW NA, its authorized dealership, and their self-funded arbitration program, BBB Auto Line. On 11/08/2021, following subsequent repairs by BMW's authorized dealership, the check engine light came on while driving on the freeway.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Apopka, FL

    The shade of panoramic sunroof is deflected, the adhesive is not strong enough as time goes, it can’t hold the shade in place which caused the shade falling from the original place, blocked the rear view sights. Is dangers while operating in conditions like this

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - kermit, TX

    Opened sunroof shade back to see out of sunroof for a few hours. When I tried closing the sunroof shade it stops about a foot out and retracts backs. Seems to be stuck on one side and unsure as to why. Nothing happened it the few hours it was opened

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Essex Fells, NJ

    Use car once every couple of weeks. Pressed button to retract glass panoramic roof/black liner and after it was about 2/3 of way back I heard a clicking noise, then ripping noise. Stopped retraction and saw the front of liner askew, left side having retracted more than right. Liner can not be extracted. Not covered by our extended warranty. Aside from the performance failure, this means car interior will overheat when summer comes.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Owens Cross Roads, AL

    The sunshade on the panoramic sunroof detached entirely along the passenger side of the car. It hangs down and impairs the driver's vision on the passenger side, preventing the driver from seeing oncoming traffic. Additionally the sunshade cannot be retracted for fear that it will hang down further impairing the driver's view in the rear view mirror. I am not driving my car unless absolutely necessary until this can be repaired. I contacted BMW and took the car to the local BMW dealership for inspection and a repair estimate. The inspection video can be found at www.mkvwa37.com/p/1574bg.html BMW refused to address this defect stating that the vehicle is outside its warranty period. This site has 16 complaints for the same defect with the same year and model of BMW.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Jamesville, NY

    The Panoramic Sunroof Shade Blind is sagging for no reason and I am concerned that it would suddenly fall off completely due to the wind or other conditions during driving, which could block my line of sight or lead to accidents. This has been confirmed by the dealer which recommended to replace the shade, that is not covered under CPO warranty and would cost around $1,900. There were no warning lamps prior to the failure.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Brooklyn, NY

    Moon roof fabric gets loose and falls into the car, causing it to block drivers view.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Middletown , CT

    The headliner of my panoramic roof has come undone causing my driving view to become obstructed. I reached out to BMW USA who said that it will have to be replaced and will cost $3,118.95 to replace it. I feel as though this should be on the recall list as I am not the only person who has had an issue with the headliner coming undone.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Columbus, OH

    The sunroof shade in my vehicle had been sagging on the passenger side and when I retracted it, it bunched up and is now off track and stuck in position. I currently have my vehicle at a BMW service center for them to take a look at it. In terms of safety, I am unsure that it is a safety concern but it sure is an inconvenience.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE