BMW X1 F48
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
136–306 PS
2.0L Turbo Benzin
Underpowered
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Engine Overview
The BMW X1 F48 is available with 10 engine variants — from 102 to 306 hp.
The BMW 18d (Diesel, 136–143 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive18d (Diesel, 143–150 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive20d (Diesel, 184–197 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive25d (Diesel, 231 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive18i (Benziner, 136 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive20i (Benziner, 192 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive20i (Benziner, 192 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive25i (Benziner, 231 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 20i (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 150–156 PS) has the B38B15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive25e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 220 PS) has the B38B15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: EGR Cooler Fire Risk (Diesel) On diesel engines, glycol can escape from the EGR cooler. Contact with soot deposits at high temperatures creates an increased fire risk. Vehicles built up to January 2017 are affected (first wave); the recall was expanded multiple times. Symptoms: Smoke from the engine bay, burnt smell on pull-away, in rare cases open flame | Low | |
| Recall: PHEV High-Voltage Battery Short-Circuit Risk On the xDrive25e (plug-in hybrid), foreign objects from battery production can cause short circuits in the high-voltage pack. Vehicles with a production date of January to September 2020 are affected. Symptoms: No driver-visible warning before short circuit; in rare cases fire risk with a fully charged battery | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 27 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW X1 F48 (2015–2022) — 19 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Gearbox, Suspension, HVAC.
X1 (B47D20, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 143–150 PS.
X1 (B47D20, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 184–197 PS.
X1 (B47D20, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 231 PS.
X1 (B47D20, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 136–143 PS.
X1 (B48B20, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 136 PS.
X1 (B48B20, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 192 PS.
X1 (B48B20, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 231 PS.
X1 (B38B15, 2019–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 150–156 PS.
X1 (B38B15, 2020–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 136–140 PS.
What to watch out for with the BMW X1? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee