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2018 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

4

3 current

Combined

9.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,883

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.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021777 · manufacturer campaign 62 80 21RC

16 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: 2 2018–2021 · X 1 2018–2022 · X 2 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the tell-tale (warning light) for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't light up in the instrument cluster when you start the vehicle. Canadian regulations require the ABS tell-tale to turn on during the start-up sequence to tell you that the ABS is working. Note: The braking system will continue to work normally, and the ABS tell-tale will turn on when there is a problem with the ABS.

Why it matters

If the ABS tell-tale does not turn on during start-up, you may not know if the ABS is working correctly. A problem with the ABS will cause a warning message to appear on the vehicle's central information display screen, even if the ABS tell-tail fails.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer update the vehicle software.

21,732 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019042

31 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: X 1 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brackets for the rear tail lights may crack. This could cause the tail lights to separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

If the tail lights separate from the vehicle, others may not see the vehicle and its turn signals or brake lights. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the rear tail lights. The mounting nuts will be replaced, and if necessary, dealers will replace the tail lights.

592 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018497

13 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: 2 2018 · 3 2018 · 4 2019 · 5 2018 · and 10 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This condition would result in the illumination of the check engine warning lamp and an “engine malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-373.

1,313 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 68% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
217 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 BMW X 1 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2018 BMW X 1. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 BMW X 1 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 BMW X 1 at 9.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 217 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 BMW X 1 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,883 in fuel, producing roughly 4,297 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.