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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBXHT3C39H5F85456 · Checked Sep 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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WBXHT3C39H5•••••• 2017 Bmw X1

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154on the model
35builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 4 Structure 2 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Dec 2024
When shifting vehicle to park "Secure Vehicle Against Rolling" warning displays on iDrive and warning message center along with "contact BMW service center". Shifter assembly failed internally. $850 shifter assembly has a $10 internal spring that broke and requires replacement.…
Structure Sep 2023
This week, again, the rear hatch came down on me as I was loading groceries and while I tried to fend it off, giving me a bruise on my lower arm The rear hatch door randomly closes while I am loading/unloading the rear of the X1. In the past I thought it might be the key fob…
Electrical System Jul 2023
I am getting the same message as others before me: "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center." This occurs when I begin to engage the car and prior to exiting the car. It's been sending that message for a couple of months now. At the beginning of…
Power Train Dec 2023
During the parking of this vehicle (when you put the gearbox shifter in the P position), the iDrive system shows the following message: “Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. Have the problem checked by Service Partner.” This happens each and every time and also…
Power Train Dec 2023
The following error message is displayed: "secure vehicle against rolling" this message is displayed due to a broken spring in the gear selector mechanism. Because of the broken spring, the car's computer cannot detect whether or not the gear selector is in park. This creates a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBXHT3C39H5F85456 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.