2017 BMW X1 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 154 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 BMW X1 overview page.
What owners report
“There is a small, broken spring in my shift lever ($10 part) that makes the car think it cannot be put into park. This otherwise…”NHTSA complaint 11565140 — filed 01/12/2024
“Car experiences a very rough idle at start and often stalls after being place in gear. This can happen after car starts moving. My wife…”NHTSA complaint 11562543 — filed 12/29/2023
“Getting "Secure vehicle against rolling" warning with Transmission Error - Contact Service Center. Dealer indicated it was a faulty spring/component in the gear shift. They…”NHTSA complaint 11562461 — filed 12/28/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 BMW X1 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 BMW X1: 50 of 154 complaints on file (32.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 BMW X1 have in total?
154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
