KNOWN FAULTS · BMW

BMW X1 (U11) 18i / 20i common problems.

2022–2026 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only cars built from 18/6/2025 to 25/8/2025; confirm by VIN.

Incorrectly made seat belts (2025 X1, iX1, X2 and iX2)Known weak points

Engine / equipment: BMW X1 and iX1 (U11) and X2 and iX2 (U10) built from 18/6/2025 to 25/8/2025
Period mentioned: 2025
Symptoms: No symptoms in everyday use: the fault only shows in a crash, when the belt restrains less than it should.
Possible cause described: According to alert 41/2025 of the European Safety Gate system (SR/03496/25), the seat belts were not made correctly and, in a collision, their restraint function may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury. About 8,800 cars worldwide are affected (2 Series, X1, iX1, X2 and iX2; BMW campaigns 0072800200, 0072790200 and 0072780200).
Check for the garage: Check by VIN at a BMW dealer whether your car is in the campaign and whether the belts have been replaced.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: The 1.5 three-cylinder in this generation is still a B38 family engine (mild-hybrid on some versions).

Crankshaft thrust bearing and carbon on the 1.5 three-cylinder (B38)Engine

Engine / equipment: 1.5 three-cylinder B38 (also in the plug-in hybrids): BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Active Tourer, X1, X2 and MINI
Period mentioned: 2014 onwards
Symptoms: On early engines with a manual gearbox, crankshaft thrust-bearing damage that can end in serious failure; over the years, loss of power and higher consumption from carbon in the intake, valves and injectors.
Possible cause described: The half-shell thrust bearing was too weak; a 360-degree one has been fitted since April 2015. BMW issued no recall but offered goodwill repairs. The German guide sees no chain problems and says early oil consumption has largely disappeared; the petrol particulate filter (from March 2018) rarely causes trouble.
Check for the garage: On engines before April 2015 with a manual gearbox, ask BMW whether the bearing upgrade was done and listen for crankshaft noises; use quality fuel and inspect the intake if power drops.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.