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2017 BMW X1 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

25Service Brakes complaints
16.2%Of all 154 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN50 · 32.5%
Unspecified / other49 · 31.8%
SERVICE BRAKES25 · 16.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY19 · 12.3%

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

“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
“Every time I am stepping in and out of the car, a warning message comes both on the panel and connected drive that mentions secure…”NHTSA complaint 11511684 — filed 03/14/2023
“2017 bmw x1 secure vehicle against rolling light is coming on. dealer wants 7 hours of labor to replace a $13 part”NHTSA complaint 11508499 — filed 02/22/2023

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 BMW X1 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 BMW X1: 25 of 154 complaints on file (16.2%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.