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2018–2027 BMW X1 FAQ
What does it mean if the interior mirror indicator keeps flashing after all access points are closed?
2025–2027
If the indicator keeps flashing after all access points are closed, the alarm system has an error.
Page 92 in the 2027 manual →What does the interior mirror indicator light mean when it flashes every two seconds?
2025–2027
A light that flashes every two seconds means the alarm system is switched on.
Page 92 in the 2027 manual →When should I replace the cabin air filter?
2025–2027
BMW recommends replacing the interior filter during the vehicle's preventive maintenance.
Page 288 in the 2027 manual →2018–2021
Have the microfilter changed during vehicle maintenance; it filters dust and pollen in external and recirculated-air modes.
Page 190 in the 2021 manual →How do I turn on automatic driving lights?
2025–2027
Press the automatic lights and low-beam headlights button; the system responds to ambient brightness, but turn the lights on manually in fog or haze.
Page 161 in the 2027 manual →How do I initialize the flat tire monitor after adjusting tire pressure?
2025–2027
- Initialize the monitor after adjusting tire pressure or changing a tire or wheel, but do not initialize it while driving with snow chains.
- Open Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" / "Flat tire monitor," then switch on the drive-ready state.
- Select "Perform reset" and drive off; initialization completes while driving and resumes automatically if interrupted.
2022
- Initialize it after adjusting tire pressure or changing a tire or wheel, but not while driving with tire chains.
- In iDrive, select "My Vehicle," "Vehicle status," and "Flat Tire Monitor."
- Start the engine without driving away, then select "Perform reset."
- Drive away; initialization completes while driving and resumes automatically if you interrupt and later continue driving.
What does the cabin air filter do?
2022
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the air in external-air and recirculated-air modes.
Page 193 in the 2022 manual →What should I do if the wheels continue to spin?
2022
Depress the accelerator so driving stability control systems can distribute power to the wheels; if necessary, activate Dynamic Traction Control.
Page 219 in the 2022 manual →2018–2021
After driving on poor roads, check the wheels and tires for damage to maintain driving safety, and clear heavy soiling from the body.
Page 215 in the 2021 manual →What does all-wheel drive do?
2018–2021
All-wheel drive can help improve forward motion, but do not drive on unpaved terrain because stones or branches can damage the vehicle.
Page 215 in the 2021 manual →Where can I find BMW X1 software updates?
2022
Updates and related current notes are available on the www.bmw.com/update website.
Page 55 in the 2022 manual →2018–2021
To display the installed software version, select "My Vehicle," "iDrive settings," "Software update," then "Show current version."
Page 56 in the 2021 manual →What does the interior alarm indicator light mean after unlocking?
2018–2021
If it flashes after unlocking until ignition is switched on, for no more than approximately 5 minutes, an alarm has been triggered.
Page 76 in the 2021 manual →Why does the interior alarm indicator keep flashing after I lock the vehicle?
2018–2021
If it flashes for approximately 10 seconds, then briefly every 2 seconds, close any door, hood, or tailgate that is not correctly closed; the inactive sensors then switch on.
Page 76 in the 2021 manual →How do I activate and cancel the turn signal?
2018–2021
Press the lever past its resistance point to turn the signal on, then press it past the resistance point in the opposite direction to turn it off.
Page 23 in the 2021 manual →How do I disconnect and reconnect a paired device?
2018–2021
In iDrive, select "My Vehicle," "iDrive settings," "Mobile devices," the device, and "Disconnect device"; it remains paired for later reconnection.
To reconnect it, select the same device path and choose "Connect device"; its previously assigned functions are restored, although they may be deactivated on another connected device.
Page 55 in the 2021 manual →What should I do if my phone will not pair or connect?
2018–2021
If all requirements and pairing steps were completed but the phone still will not connect, too many connected Bluetooth devices may be the cause.
Delete other vehicle Bluetooth connections, remove known vehicle connections from the phone, and start a new device search; if the phone is in power-save mode or has limited battery, charge it.
Page 52 in the 2021 manual →BMW X1 complaints to NHTSA
Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes / fires / injuries | Most reported areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 / 0 / 0 | None reported |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 / 0 / 0 | None reported |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 / 1 / 0 | Electrical system (7), Power train (4), Service brakes (4) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 / 0 / 0 | Engine (1) |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 / 0 / 4 | Air bags (4), Electrical system (3), Forward collision avoidance (2) |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 / 1 / 3 | Power train (4), Engine (3), Fuel/propulsion system (2) |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 / 0 / 3 | Electrical system (5), Engine (2), Unknown or other (2) |
| 2018 | 59 | 6 / 2 / 6 | Structure (22), Unknown or other (14), Electrical system (8) |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 / 0 / 0 | None reported |
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All BMW X1 manuals
| Year | Generation | Pages | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2025–2027 | 424 pages | 5.7 MB |
| 2026 | 2025–2027 | 424 pages | 5.6 MB |
| 2025 | 2025–2027 | 416 pages | 4.4 MB |
| 2022 | 2022 | 308 pages | 5.3 MB |
| 2021 | 2018–2021 | 298 pages | 6.0 MB |
| 2020 | 2018–2021 | 298 pages | 6.0 MB |
| 2019 | 2018–2021 | 314 pages | 7.9 MB |
| 2018 | 2018–2021 | 314 pages | 7.4 MB |
| 2015 | 2015 | 297 pages | 6.7 MB |
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