2013 BMW X1 Sav: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 BMW X1 Sav: 3 recalls, 64 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes (hydraulic), Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #13V454000 · 2013 · 76,191 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance May fail.
Why it matters: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014.
Brakes (hydraulic), Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #14V627000 · 2014 · 8,988 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance May fail. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 13v-454.
Why it matters: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V071000 · 2016 · 840,000 vehicles
What's wrong: Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure May cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (32): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (10): the most common themes are electrical failure (7), stalls / loses power (3).
- Engine (9): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), warning light on (3), electrical failure (2).
- Brakes (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2013 BMW X1 Sav has 64 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 5 X1 Sav model years for complaints (1.8× the average X1 Sav year). Complaints peaked in 2017 (21 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 43,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (59 complaints, 4 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2013 BMW X1 Sav have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2013 BMW X1 Sav. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 BMW X1 Sav problems?
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (32), electrical (10), engine (9).
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