2016 BMW X1 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 159 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 BMW X1 overview page.
What owners report
“During the parking of my vehicles (gearbox shifter in P position) and after turning off the engine, the iDrive system shows the following messages: "Transmission…”NHTSA complaint 11550732 — filed 10/18/2023
“Every time I put the car in park It warns me âsecure the vehicle against rollingâ. I have done extensive research that this is a…”NHTSA complaint 11548854 — filed 10/07/2023
“per internet, very common problem. Gear box problem that prevents car from automatically going into Park when rolling, doors open, etc....there is a message warning…”NHTSA complaint 11546473 — filed 09/25/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 BMW X1 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 BMW X1: 30 of 159 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 BMW X1 have in total?
159 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
