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BMW F48 X1 common problems
2016–2022 · sDrive28i / xDrive28i (B46/B48). The known weak spots of the engines used in the F48, with sources, plus the topics that come up most in BMW's service bulletins and NHTSA recalls for this chassis.
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B46/B48 engine
sDrive28i / xDrive28i (2016–2022) · B46/B48 bulletins →
Oil filter housing and coolant leaks
The oil filter housing / oil cooler gasket and cooling system leaks are the most common repairs on these modular four-cylinders.
BMW bulletins on file for the F48:
- SIB 17 01 21 Vent line cracking Vent line cracking on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Apr 2022
- SIB 13 02 18 Radiator check engine light Radiator check engine light on B46/B48 engines (2016–2020); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Jan 2020
- SIB 12 04 16 Water pump no-start Water pump no-start on B38/B46/B48 engines (2014–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
B58 / B48 oil filter housing (coolant leak): prices →
Fuel tank vent (purge) valve
BMW extended coverage on the EVAP purge valve to 15 years/150,000 miles on many cars. A failed valve sets check-engine codes and can cause rough idle after refuelling.
BMW bulletins on file for the F48:
- 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
Most frequent bulletin topics 212 bulletins
| Topic | Bulletins | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Door | 6 | SIB 51 30 19, SIB 65 18 25 |
| Engine no-start | 4 | SIB 16 03 23, SIB 12 06 17 |
| Steering | 4 | SIB 32 02 14, SIB 61 21 23 |
| Headlight | 4 | NHTSA 11029008, SIB 63 01 23 |
| Camera | 4 | SIB 66 05 23, SIB 66 09 16 |
| Instrument cluster | 4 | SIB 12 04 20, SIB 62 10 18 |
| Radio | 4 | SIB 65 06 17, SIB 65 07 17 |
| Battery | 3 | SIB 61 05 20, SIB 61 13 05 |
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the F48, grouped by topic. A bulletin tells technicians how to diagnose and fix a known issue; it doesn't mean every car has the problem.
NHTSA recalls by component 12
- driver air bag · 1 recall23V079
- high-pressure fuel rail · 1 recall22V513
- passenger seat safety belt retractor · 1 recall21V554
- acsm4i, mid-roll · 1 recall20V283
- tie rod assembly · 1 recall19V601
- roof and pillars · 1 recall19V349
- tail lights · 1 recall19V074
- engine · 1 recall18V465
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. Recall repairs are free; check a VIN.
BMW warranty extensions that list the F48
- 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 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 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
- NHTSA 11012113 Telematics unit warranty extension Telematics unit warranty extension on BMW F48 models (2018–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- 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 84 06 18 Horn warranty extension Horn warranty extension on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2011–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Mar 2018
If a car qualifies, the listed repair may be free. Check eligibility for the VIN with a BMW center.
Repair prices for these engines
B58 / B48 oil filter housing (coolant leak) B58 / B48 fuel tank vent valve (purge valve)
Prices on these pages are for other chassis with the same engine.
Sources: BMW service bulletins and recalls filed with NHTSA (public data) and the specialist and owner write-ups linked above. Not affiliated with BMW.