BMW X1 Service & Repair Manual 2010–2024

Service and repair manuals for 15 model years of the BMW X1, 2010 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC · 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 1.5L I3 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.

Federal safety record, all years: 21 recalls, 912 owner complaints and 686 technical service bulletins are logged for the X1. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your X1 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2024 $40.991 2.0L I4; 1.5L I3 M35i xDrive Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive25e Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive18i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +1 details →
2023 $40.993 1.5L I3; 2.0L I4 sDrive18i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door details →
2022 $40.992 1.5L I3; 2.0L I4 sDrive18i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive20i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +2 details →
2021 $40.991 1.5L I3; 2.0L I4 sDrive18i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive20i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door details →
2020 $40.991 2.0L I4; 1.5L I3 sDrive20i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive18i Executive Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +1 details →
2019 $40.992 2.0L I4; 1.5L I3 sDrive20i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive18i Executive Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +1 details →
2018 $40.992 2.0L I4; 1.5L I3 sDrive20i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive18i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +1 details →
2017 $40.992 2.0L I4; 1.5L I3 sDrive20i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive18i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +1 details →
2016 $40.993 2.0L I4 X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive20i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door details →
2015 $40.991 2.0L I4; 3.0L I6 X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +2 details →
2014 $40.991 2.0L I4; 3.0L I6 xDrive28i Sport Line Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive20i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive20i Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door +5 details →
2013 $40.991 2.0L I4; 3.0L I6; 3.0L I6 sDrive20i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i Sport Line Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive28i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door +6 details →
2012 $40.991 2.0L I4; 3.0L I6 xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · sDrive20i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door details →
2011 $40.99 3.0L I6; 2.5L I6 xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door select
2010 $40.99 3.0L I6; 2.5L I6 xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door select

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2024 X1 manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 48
  • General Information 1,385
  • Electrical 45
  • Maintenance 32
  • Engine Performance 76
  • Suspension 27

04 / Other yearsOther X1 years

2011 BMW X1 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC; 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC. Trims: xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2011 X1.

2010 BMW X1 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC; 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC. Trims: xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2010 X1.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore X1 manual$40.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the X1 manual

Which X1 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2010 to 2024 — 15 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM BMW X1 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams BMW published for the X1, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include X1 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every X1 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover X1 recalls?

21 recalls are on federal record across the 2010–2024 X1, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by BMW dealers.

Why do some X1 years cost more?

Every X1 year is $40.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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