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
    - Miami, FL

    The shade that covers the sunroof ripped and was hanging down covering the rear window. This happened while I was driving, so I looked in the rearview mirror and all of a sudden couldn't see anything. BMW says that this is not covered by warranty because it is cosmetic, but it seems like a safety issue to me. I know I am not the only one who has had this issue, which is why I am reporting it. Thank you

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  • 2016 BMW X1
    - frederick , MD

    In May of 2021 a service message warning appeared stating, "Transmission secure vehicle with parking break when stopped .Consult service center" The parking break was engaged when this message appeared. I took the car to BMW of Rockville Maryland where i was told the message from the parking breaking was not being registered by the transmission thus i needed a new gear shift. My car the BMW x1 only had 32411 miles at the time. I had purchase the car in 11/2019. In all my years of driving cars up to 100,000 plus mile i have never had to replace a gear shifter. A car with such low miles should not have a gear shifter issue. This is a manufacture defect and a huge safety issue. My safety was put at risk and the general public the car could have rolled away while parked bc the car did not recognize it was in park. The car could have rolled with me causing me to run into someone , another car or a structure? The manufacture warranty had already expired and i had to pay 2400 to get this issue fixed. On the BMW forum on line there are plenty of other owners of this vehicle with this very same issue. I contacted BMW head quarters and they flat out refused to pay for the repair as a good faith repair. BMW should have recalled this model and corrected this gear shifter free of charge. From my understanding its a faulty or cheap spring that is the cause of this issue. This should not be the burden of the consumer. Its not safe and its not right that BMW knows this is an issue and has not recalled this vehicle to make this repair. BMW of rockville to my knowledge did not have the component inspected by the manufacture police or insurance representatives. Please see BMW forum on this issue. https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1598332&page=2 Thank You [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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  • 2016 BMW X1
    - GREENSBORO, NC

    ADHESIVE ON THE SUNROOF VISOR SHADE COMES UNGLUED AND VISOR SAGS, IMPAIRING DRIVER VISION.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Jackson Township, NJ

    The AC has this foul smell coming from the vents it is a health concern as it's a sign that mold/mildew/bacteria is growing somewhere inside the AC system and is a significant respiratory risk. It may cause or exacerbate respiratory or breathing issues and anaphylaxis with people allergic to mold

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  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Canton, TX

    Without warning, the sunshade came loose on one side. Apparently it is a very common problem and repairs can be upwards of $2500. This has the potential to be very dangerous if the shade comes completely loose or detached. It can be seen hanging down when looking in the rear view mirror and obstructs the view. The problem needs to be addressed.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Wytheville, VA

    The sunscreen on the panoramic sunroof is sagging because the motor has broken and it is lost tension leaving the sunscreen sagging overhead blocking driver Visibility

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  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Fort Worth, TX

    System displays warning to secure vehicle with parking brake because the car could roll while the transmission is in park.

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  • 2016 BMW X1
    - Apopka, FL

    The roof sunshade adhesive loose which makes the sunshade loose from the roof, makes the sunshade inoperable and blocking the rear view sight.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - SALT LAKE CITY, UT

    THE SLIDING SUN VISOR ON THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAS BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE SLIDING VISOR MATERIAL NOW DROOPS INTO CABIN WITH POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION OF VISIBILITY TO OUTSIDE AREAS.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X1
    - ROANOKE, VA

    THE LINER ON THE SUNROOF SEPARATED ON ONE SIDE AND IS SAGGING CAUSING OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW WHEN SUN ROOF IS OPEN

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE