2023 BMW X1 xDrive28iFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i

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City
25
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium
City
25
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,900

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
313 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 BMW X1 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
69
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems69 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 69 owner complaints for the 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i. Top reported issues include brakes, power train and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
52
Power Train
6
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Electrical System
4
Air Bags
4
Engine
2
Steering
1
Fuel System
1

2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i problems by category: Brakes: 52 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints, Air Bags: 4 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/20/2026ODI#11739163
am writing to report a potential safety and fire hazard issue involving my BMW X1, along with ongoing electrical concerns I have experienced with this vehicle since purchase. Approximately two weeks a…
BrakesFiled: 12/13/2024ODI#11630635
I am filing this complaint regarding the unresolved safety recall for the Integrated Brake System (IBS) on my 2023 BMW X1. The recall, issued in February 2024, addresses critical safety issues, includ…
Power TrainFiled: 10/04/2023ODI#11548211
Email sent to BMW describing a hesitancy or delay on acceleration from a dead stop: I have attached a link below to a blog from January, 2023, describing this problem on 2023 BMW X1; it includes a de…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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