2025 BMW X1 M35iFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2025 BMW X1 M35i

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City
23
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
334 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 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$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 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
9
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems9 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 9 owner complaints for the 2025 BMW X1 M35i. Top reported issues include electrical system, lighting and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
4
Lighting
2
Power Train
2
Speed Control
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Brakes
1
Engine
1

2025 BMW X1 M35i problems by category: Electrical System: 4 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 01/22/2026ODI#11712606
Today is 1/21/26. My car has had problems since 12/4/25 when I started getting drivetrain warning lights. After "call roadside assistance" prompts, it will start, but a drivetrain fault appears on the…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/30/2025ODI#11707705
On multiple occasions, maybe up to 10, the software controlling the dashboard LCD screens reset while driving and completely goes black. Almost everything in the car is controlled through the head uni…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/11/2025ODI#11686512
I’ve had entertainment issues. This morning I was driving on a 65 MPH highway when the LED screens on the dashboard went completely black, including the driver side with the speedometer. After approxi…

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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