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BMW E84 X1

2013–2015 · X1 (E84) · N20, N55

BMW X1 (E84)
BMW X1 (E84). Photo: Jason Lawrence, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped, resized).

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Models and engines by year

ModelUS model yearsEngine
sDrive28i / xDrive28i2013–2015N20
xDrive35i2013–2015N55

US-market models. Chassis codes: E84. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.

Bulletins and recalls by year

Service bulletins (108)
515252012: 4 service bulletins2013: 12 service bulletins2014: 17 service bulletins2015: 22 service bulletins2016: 8 service bulletins2017: 7 service bulletins2018: 7 service bulletins2019: 8 service bulletins2020: 3 service bulletins2021: 5 service bulletins2022: 1 service bulletins2023: 5 service bulletins2024: 4 service bulletins2025: 1 service bulletins2026: 4 service bulletins20122014201620182020202220242026
NHTSA recalls (7)
12013: 1 nhtsa recalls2014: 1 nhtsa recalls2016: 1 nhtsa recalls2017: 1 nhtsa recalls2019: 1 nhtsa recalls2020: 1 nhtsa recalls2024: 1 nhtsa recalls20122014201620182020202220242026
Show the numbers
YearService bulletinsNHTSA recalls
201240
2013121
2014171
2015220
201681
201771
201870
201981
202031
202150
202210
202350
202441
202510
202640

Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.

Production

WhatUnitsSource
First-generation X1 sold (as of 2014)more than 640,000BMW Group PressClub

Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.

NHTSA safety recalls 7

  • Recall 24V608: water pump, plug connector 228I, 328I, 428I, 528I, X1, X3, X4, X5, Z4, 2012–2018. BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201
  • Recall 20V017: inflator module 1 SERIES M, 128I, 135I, 325I, 328I, 330I, 335D, 335I, 335IS, M3, X1, X3, X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2006–2015. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
  • Recall 19V016: inflator module X1 SAV, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cy
  • Recall 17V087: cables X1 SAV, 2014. The affected vehicles may have battery positive (B+) cables that develop high resistance in the connections to the fuse box.
  • Recall 16V071: inflator module 1 SERIES M, 128I, 135I, 325, 328, 330, 335, M3, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, X5 SAV, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, X6 SAC, 2006–2015. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
  • Recall 14V627: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 320I, 328I, 428I, 528I, X1 SAV, X3, Z4, 2012–2014. BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X
  • Recall 13V454: vacuum 320I, 328I, 528I, X1 SAV, X3, Z4, 2012–2014. BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014

Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →

Service bulletins on file 108

BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the E84. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the E84 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.

E84 specs

BMW's US figures we have on file run from 240 hp (X1 sDrive28i) to 300 hp (X1 xDrive35i), with 0-60 mph as quick as 5.3 s.

No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full E84 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →

Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

Other X1 generations

F48 · 2016–2022 U11 · 2023+

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