I was driving on the highway and all of my dashboard lights began to flicker, my windshield wipers came on and my doors began to lock and unlock then the car shut off while I was driving.
2014 BMW X1 electrical problems
24 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 114,000.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 44%
- typical mileage
- 114,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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BMW X1 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 BMW X1 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V608000 · Recall details
What 2014 BMW X1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P), there was white smoke coming from under the hood, with a burning plastic odor. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there were no authorized dealers close by. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 70,850.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle with the engine light illuminated. There was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake pads. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature indicated that the engine was overheating before the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The engine temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
recall 24v-608 open for extended period and no remedy available from BMW yet
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started rocking. Additionally, an oil change was performed on the vehicle twice within a month. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I'm concern because the car was smoking
I'm concern because it started leaking coolant
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood. In addition, the contact noticed smoke inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact was informed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2014 BMW X1 electrical
Does the 2014 BMW X1 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the electrical of the 2014 BMW X1, 44% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 BMW X1 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 114,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW X1 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V608000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW X1 have the most electrical problems?
The BMW X1 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2015 (31 complaints), 2014 (24 complaints) and 2017 (24 complaints).
Other 2014 BMW X1 problems
Engine 32Fuel system 7Brakes 6Airbags 4Transmission 4Steering 2Body 1Lights 1Suspension 1Visibility 1
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