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2013 BMW X 1

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

8.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,759

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024468 · manufacturer campaign 11 83 24RC

13 August 2024

Transport Canada lists: 2 2014–2016 · 3 2012–2016 · 4 2014–2016 · 5 2012–2016 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.

78,381 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020008 · manufacturer campaign 32 80 20RC / 32 81 20RC

15 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: 1 2012–2013 · 3 2008–2011, 2013 · X 1 2013–2014 · X 3 2008–2010 · and 2 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. The driver-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

47 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019019

15 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: X 1 2012–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag module replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

411 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016142 · manufacturer campaign 72 80 16RC

31 March 2016

Transport Canada lists: 1 2008–2013 · 3 2006–2013 · X 1 2012–2015 · X 3 2007–2010 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator or air bag module, depending on the vehicle model.

104,151 vehicles affected in CanadaCarRecalls Audit

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014435

3 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: 3 2012–2014 · 4 2014 · 5 2013 · X 1 2012–2014 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a camshaft seal disk locking ring. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-330.

1,279 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2013330

27 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: 3 2013–2014 · 5 2012–2013 · X 1 2013–2014 · X 3 2013–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a camshaft seal disk locking ring.

9,406 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 91% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
205 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2013 BMW X 1 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2013 BMW X 1. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 BMW X 1 get?
NRCan rates the 2013 BMW X 1 at 8.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 205 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 BMW X 1 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,759 in fuel, producing roughly 4,112 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.