2026 Bmw X1 Safety Rating

2026 BMW X1 SUV N/A AWD

NHTSA Overall Rating
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4
out of 5
2 Recalls0 Complaints

Crash Test Results

Frontal Crash
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Full-width barrier test at 35 mph
Side Crash
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Moving deformable barrier at 38.5 mph
Rollover
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Static stability factor + dynamic test
Side Barrier
Not Rated
Side barrier impact protection
Combined Side
Not Rated
Combined side barrier and pole rating

Recall History

2 official NHTSA recalls β€” all repairs are free at authorized dealerships

Campaign #25V616000Filed: 17/09/2025
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Summary

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 retractors may have been damaged during production.

Consequence

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Campaign #25V717000Filed: 21/10/2025
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Summary

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 production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.

Owner Complaints

Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Bmw X1 owners

0
No complaints on record with NHTSA
Owner complaints help NHTSA identify potential safety defects that may lead to recalls. A high complaint count may indicate a recurring issue worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Bmw X1 safe?

The 2026 Bmw X1 received a 4/5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This is considered a safe vehicle with strong crash test performance.

How many recalls does the 2026 Bmw X1 have?

The 2026 Bmw X1 has 2 official NHTSA recalls. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.

What is the crash test rating for the 2026 Bmw X1?

Frontal crash: 4/5 stars. Side crash: 5/5 stars. Rollover: 4/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.