10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,453 miles

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2016 BMW X1 miscellaneous problems

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2016 BMW X1 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #56

Jun 012023

X1

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During the parking of the vehicle (gearbox shifter in -??Park Position") and after turning off the engine, the iDrive system shows the following message: -??Secure vehicle with parking brake and have the problem checked by dealership. This happens when I start up the vehicle in park and when turning off the vehicle. Also, when the vehicle is parked on level ground the error will remain even if the parking brake is applied. After turning on the engine again and putting the shifter either in R or D position, the error goes away. Dealership error computer diagnostic shows the code -??420106-?? - Shift Lock solenoid: Selector lever wrongly not locked in Park. I shared with the dealership that this is a manufacturer problem and if they could fix it for free or give me a discount to fix the problem due to safety issues and I was told -??No-?? I have to pay the total cost to repair this problem. Currently I am still driving a vehicle that can increase my risk of injury and the injury of bystanders. I purchased this vehicle after I retired because BMW makes good vehicles and this would be the last car I would purchase in my life.

- Lakeville, MN, USA

problem #55

Apr 152024

X1

  • miles
Dash keeps reading secure vehicle against rolling. I believe it may be something with the gear shifter.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #54

Mar 272024

X1

  • miles
It is showing "SECURE VEHICLE AGAINST ROLLING". what does this mean" Why would the vehicle roll"!

- Hutto, TX, USA

problem #53

Jan 152024

X1

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Error message stating -??secure vehicle from rolling-??. This is a common issue with the X1. I-??ve found countless complaints of the issue on BMW forums. Dealers are quoting $3000-$3500 for the repairs due to the time it takes to repair. BMW has in some cases acknowledged the issue and provided repair as a goodwill gesture but has yet to issue a recall for this known issue.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #52

Jan 112024

X1

  • miles
Front left strut and right motor mount failed at less than 40K miles. Vehicle was not driven off road and was not in any accidents. This seems extremely early for such a failure. BMW dealer noted there was a "bulletin" on this model that if one strut failed, the pair should be replaced. It seems there may be a larger issue and possibly the need for a safety recall. Water pump also failed

- Golden, CO, USA

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problem #51

Dec 222023

X1

  • miles
When turning car on and off error message -??Secure Vehicle against rolling-??. Everything shifts completely fine in the car, the parking brake engages and the car shifts into park fine. I-??ve been told by dealer to bring in for $199 to do an assessment. I see on line this is a common issue and dealers charge between $2000 and $3000 to repair. I submit that this issue should be corrected by BMW through a recall.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #50

Dec 222023

X1

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Secure transmission from rolling light keeps coming on when I try to get out of park. -??.drive shifter needs to be replaced. Estimated $2400!!!!! This should be a recall issue..

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #49

Dec 242023

X1

  • miles
The following warning came up on my car: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. The problem is a gear selector replacement. This small faulty spring costs only $10 but because of where it is located in the car will cost close to $4,000 to fix; it-??s a well-known problem in X1s. This should be recalled.

- Central, SC, USA

problem #48

Dec 012023

X1

  • miles
Warning - Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped.

- Panama City Beach , FL, USA

problem #47

Nov 172023

X1

  • miles
Visor screen covering sunroof. The driver side of screen is partially ripped from track.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

problem #46

Nov 132023

X1

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am receiving the secure vehicle against rolling error message. I will be researching how to fix.

- Medway, MA, USA

problem #45

Oct 152023

X1

  • miles
Dash displays: -??secure vehicle with parking break when stopped. Consult service center.-?? Apparently this is an ongoing issue with the 2016 X1 and is a relatively simple fix albeit, costs an insane amount of money. This should be a recall.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #44

Sep 092023

X1

  • miles
A transmission warning light comes on when started that says to use the park brake to keep the car from rolling

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #43

Jun 192023

X1

  • miles
Secure vehicle against rolling error sign

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #42

May 152023

X1

  • miles
Error message "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center" on my 2016 BMW X1. Seems common enough for a recall - I am quoted $2,700 fix by the dealer and the problem seems to be a small spring in the gear selector box!?

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #41

Apr 192023

X1

  • miles
Getting transmission error: secure vehicle when stopped. This will not turn off.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #40

Mar 152023

X1

  • miles
The sunroof screen that covers the panoramic sunroof has become detached from the retractable component. Because of this, the screen has begun to sag, which is now partially obstructing visibility through the rearview mirror. This obstruction is a life threatening situation because of lowered visibility. (According to online forums dedicated to this manufacturer's vehicles, this is a common issue for this make and model. Unfortunately, the manufacturer considers the sunroof shade a "cosmetic" component, and it is not covered by warranties or service plans.)

- Hingham, MA, USA

problem #39

Feb 232023

X1

  • miles
Hello, the purpose of me writing to you today is to submit a request about my 2016 BMW X1. I researched the problem and it seem to be a normal problem or recall on these particular vehicles. My X1 currently has an error message stating " secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. My BMW was completely fine until now. Since this is a common issue with this particular model that it should be covered under BMW. I am not the only one going through this unexpected problem and I also read that 2016 BMW X1 has these issues. I would appreciate it if this issue could be covered. Thank you!!!

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #38

Dec 132022

X1

  • miles
untimely failure of the shade blind can leave it sagging/hanging and blocking the view of the driver while operating the vehicle. This is a major hazard

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #37

Dec 302022

X1

  • miles
I parked my car in the garage and secured everything and when I turned the ignition off and cluster message appeared "secure vehicle against rolling". The car is parked on a level surface and parking brake engaged.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

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