Fitment notes: AGM battery required; located in engine compartment; factory equipped with battery management system
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Every control module on the 2023-2026 BMW X1 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Electric Motor Electronics (EME)3.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Near electric motor, under vehicle or rear cargo area
Digital Display Key (DDK)security gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with CAS system
🔧 BMW ISTA + ICOM Next
⚠️ Optional feature; key pairing only, no physical module replacement
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 25V616000
2025-09-17
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Consequence: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
25mpg
Highway
34mpg
Combined
28mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
Capability & size
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Wiper blades
U11 generation expected to continue. Assuming carryover specs.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2026 BMW X1 2.0L Turbo I4 and can vary by trim.
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