2018 BMW X1

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• X1 sDrive28i · 2.0L · FWD · 8-speed automatic
• X1 xDrive28i · 2.0L · AWD · 8-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 12, 2026.

• 19V601000: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI…

  Reported August 14, 2019. View on NHTSA

• 19V349000: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will…

  Reported May 9, 2019. View on NHTSA

• 19V074000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  Reported January 30, 2019. View on NHTSA

• 18V465000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive,…

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  Reported July 12, 2018. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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  26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2019Gasoline
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  Gasoline

  2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
  26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

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