BMW F48 X1
2016–2022 · X1 (F48) · B46/B48
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i / xDrive28i | 2016–2022 | B46/B48 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: F48. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 40 | 2 |
| 2017 | 25 | 1 |
| 2018 | 31 | 1 |
| 2019 | 23 | 3 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
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.
Repair prices for the F48
These repairs apply to engines used in the F48. We don't have a F48-specific estimate for them yet. Each job page shows sourced owner prices from other chassis with the same engine, and you can ask us to price the job for your car.
NHTSA safety recalls 12
- Recall 23V079: driver air bag IX, X1, 2022–2023. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
- Recall 22V513: high-pressure fuel rail 228I, X1, X3, 2022. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- Recall 21V554: passenger seat safety belt retractor 228I, 230I, 330E, 330I, 430I, 530I, 540I, M2, M235I, M240I, M3, M340I, M4, M440I, X1, X2, Z4, 2021. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.
- Recall 20V283: acsm4i, mid-roll X1, X2, 2020. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
- Recall 19V601: tie rod assembly X1, X2, 2018–2019. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
- Recall 19V349: roof and pillars X1, 2016–2019. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact.
- Recall 19V074: tail lights X1, 2018–2019. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
- Recall 18V465: engine 230I, 330E, 330I, 340I, 430I, 440I, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740I, M240I, X1, X2, 2018–2019. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall.
- Recall 17V062: inflator module X1 SAV, 2016–2017. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
- Recall 16V914: air bags 430I, 440I, 528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, 640I, 650I, I3, I8, M4, M5, M6, X1 SAV, 2016–2017. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Recall 16V747: retractor 528I, X1, 2016–2017. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed.
- Recall 15V887: gear box (other than rack and pinion) X1, 2016. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015.
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 212
- SIB 01 02 24 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/G20/F22 and other models (2016–2024); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jun 2026
- SIB 01 04 19 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on B46/B48 engines (2016–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Sep 2024
- SIB 13 04 20 Fuel tank fault codes Fuel tank fault codes on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · May 2020
- SIB 11 22 16 Oil pump fault codes Oil pump fault codes on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2012–2017); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Apr 2017
- SIB 01 09 25 Transmission warranty extension Transmission warranty extension on B46/B48 engines (2016–2017); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jul 2025
- SIB 28 02 24 Transmission corrosion Transmission corrosion on B46/B48 engines (2022–2024); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Dec 2024
- SIB 12 08 18 VANOS rough running VANOS rough running on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2014–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Mar 2018
- NHTSA 10216792 Tec25 Wishbone Return Tec25 Wishbone Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
- SIB 84 02 26 Telematics unit failure Telematics unit failure on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2020); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jul 2026
- SIB 01 19 24 Telematics unit warranty extension Telematics unit warranty extension on BMW F48 models (2018–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the F48. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the F48 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
F48 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 228 hp (X1 sDrive28i) to 228 hp (X1 sDrive28i), with 0-60 mph as quick as 6.3 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full F48 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
F48 buyer's guide → F48 paint and option codes F48 coding list F48 common problems → F48 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.