I own a 2014 BMW X1 equipped with the N20 engine. The vehicle has been producing smoke from the exhaust/tailpipe after it has been sitting, and the vehicle appears to be burning engine oil very quickly. I am concerned that the malfunction involves the turbocharger engine-oil supply/feed system. BMW has previously documented a similar condition involving N20/N26 engines in Service Information Bulletin SI B11 16 15, which includes the E84 BMW X1 and addresses smoke from the exhaust associated with engine oil leaking through the turbocharger system. I am concerned about the safety risk because the vehicle is burning oil and producing visible exhaust smoke. I am concerned that continued oil loss could result in insufficient engine lubrication, engine or turbocharger damage, or a failure while the vehicle is being driven. The exhaust smoke itself can also impair visibility for vehicles behind me when it occurs. It has been diagnosed by a third party car shop European Car Motors in [XXX]. No warning lights turned on in the car to notify me of any sort of issue. am reporting this because BMW has documented a similar N20/N26 turbocharger oil-feed-line condition affecting the E84 X1, but my 2014 X1 does not appear to be included in the related oil-feed-line warranty extension. I am concerned that other 2014 BMW X1 owners may experience the same condition. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2014 BMW X1 engine problems
32 complaints (58% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 102,000.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 58%
- typical mileage
- 102,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: oil/lubrication: pump1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW X1 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 BMW X1 engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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.
Car was taken in for service for a water pump recall. When I receive the car back there is a radiator photo on the dashboard as if there is low coolant. After returning the car to BMW they are stating that the water pump part that was fixed has nothing to do with why there is now a coolant leak from the back of the radiator. The fuel leak is coming from the fuel pump.
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.
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 engine
Does the 2014 BMW X1 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the engine of the 2014 BMW X1, 58% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2014 BMW X1 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 102,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW X1 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the BMW X1 have bad engine?
The BMW X1 model years with the most engine complaints are 2015 (38 complaints), 2014 (32 complaints) and 2013 (28 complaints).
Other 2014 BMW X1 problems
Electrical 24Fuel system 7Brakes 6Airbags 4Transmission 4Steering 2Body 1Lights 1Suspension 1Visibility 1
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