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2022 BMW X1

Gas
Large Cars
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
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The 2022 BMW X1 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the X1 sDrive28i, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 1 complaint, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
X1 sDrive28iGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243327$2,850
X1 xDrive28iGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126$3,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44809, 44760.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Air Bags

15,803 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.RiskA driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V079000reported Feb 14, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

5 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V513000reported Jul 20, 2022BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1

Most-cited components

Engine1

What owners describe

“Check engine light continuously goes on and off. As a result, had car diagnostic tested which resulted in the following $966.79 repairs: -remove & replace evaporative emissions system leak detection unit using the following parts: -vapor canister purge valve -fuel vapor detection pump w/ ventilation line leak diagnosti…”Jun 25, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆14%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other X1 model years

B

2026 BMW X1

2 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2025 BMW X1

3 recalls · 14 complaints

C

2024 BMW X1

3 recalls · 30 complaints

F

2023 BMW X1

6 recalls · 70 complaints

A

2021 BMW X1

1 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2020 BMW X1

1 recalls · 13 complaints

C

2019 BMW X1

3 recalls · 11 complaints

D

2018 BMW X1

4 recalls · 59 complaints

B

2017 BMW X1

2 recalls · 155 complaints

C

2016 BMW X1

3 recalls · 159 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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