[DocWho]

Hi,

Ordered a 2019 X1, M Package. Order confirmed on 04/23. I was given a build week as week 18 (April 29-May 3) by calling BMW NA. The circle moved on the My BMW website. Cool. The week after, the status changed back to ordered but not in production. My CA said all they knew was production was to start in May. I called BMW NA again. Hmmm, they said. It is odd it was listed as starting production but now was not. They put me on hold and came back and said maybe a recall had something to do with it. I asked how a recall could be in effect for a vehicle that had not been built yet. I got an apology. I called today. No production, no reason for the delay, and nothing else. What's up? Mostly curious, but don't like the mixed messages. Thanks for your advice. Peace.

[Skyline2.0]

Recall was issued very recently on B pillar being unsafe in crash. BMW probably halted production on new vehicles to address it first.

[DocWho]

Thanks for the info. Good to know. I searched yesterday but found nothing. After Skyline 2.0's post I searched again and found:

https://news.yahoo.com/bmw-x1-recall...203058852.html

https://www.cars.com/articles/2016-2...-alert-402612/

The recall is for 106,182 X1 SUVs built from March 10, 2015, through May 2, 2019.

My production week was April 29-May 3rd. Current owners will begin to be contacted on July 2nd because BMW is still working on a solution, which will need to be tested.

I don't think I will be getting the X1 anytime soon .

Contemplating cancelling the order and holding off for a 2020. Any thoughts?

[Proper]

Me personally I'd keep your 2019 order. The 2020 LCI facelift looks ugly in my opinion. Hold onto your allocation. It will be worth it.

[Toddy2018]

Is this going to be a worldwide recall or just the states

[dianebrat]

Originally Posted by Toddy2018

Is this going to be a worldwide recall or just the states

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ety-standards/

It's failing a US NHTSA requirement, it's not an actual bad or failing component, so it may not be addressed anywhere other than the US.

[Beagler]

Originally Posted by dianebrat

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ety-standards/

It's failing a US NHTSA requirement, it's not an actual bad or failing component, so it may not be addressed anywhere other than the US.

Hope so mines due to be built start of June for July delivery.

[Xorbitman]

I would stick to the 2019 too....Not sure I like the new Buck Tooth Grill of the 2020. You should look up guys and garages that modify BMW's. There are a lot of hidden features in the ECU that you can add to your X1 like the auto folding and unfolding mirrors, lighting inside and out. The digital display in the dash etc. It's just amazing the stuff that's hidden in the software programming. It's pretty cool what a tuner can do with proper software, a laptop and an OBD II connector.

[Beagler]

Originally Posted by Beagler

Hope so mines due to be built start of June for July delivery.

Swapped to facelift order, new delivery September.

[Skyline2.0]

Originally Posted by Xorbitman

I would stick to the 2019 too....Not sure I like the new Buck Tooth Grill of the 2020. You should look up guys and garages that modify BMW's. There are a lot of hidden features in the ECU that you can add to your X1 like the auto folding and unfolding mirrors, lighting inside and out. The digital display in the dash etc. It's just amazing the stuff that's hidden in the software programming. It's pretty cool what a tuner can do with proper software, a laptop and an OBD II connector.

Coding the hidden features possible as a DIY project, too. Carly and BimmerCode are 2 consumer friendly products that allows owners to do customizations themselves without going to a shop. Couple posts on the forum on this topic. Just FYI.

[raymitch1326]

I have just ordered new version sDrive20i Sport to replace my 2016XDrive20D and they quoted August for delivery. Seems a bit optimistic if yours for September delivery....and I much prefer the look of the new one especially new grille, unlike other contributors.

[Beagler]

Originally Posted by raymitch1326

I have just ordered new version sDrive20i Sport to replace my 2016XDrive20D and they quoted August for delivery. Seems a bit optimistic if yours for September delivery....and I much prefer the look of the new one especially new grille, unlike other contributors.

I think theres a few factors that effect delivery. Is your order one of your dealers slot ? How inundated with orders they are. I’ll know more Monday when I talk to dealer and officially place my order.

[Jorix]

Originally Posted by raymitch1326

I have just ordered new version sDrive20i Sport to replace my 2016XDrive20D and they quoted August for delivery. Seems a bit optimistic if yours for September delivery....and I much prefer the look of the new one especially new grille, unlike other contributors.

Why would you swap your xLine xDrive model with an inferior one ?

[DocWho]

Today I was informed by my CA that there is not yet a remedy for the B1 pillar issue and production of the 2020s cannot begin until that is resolved. They are eager to push me towards an X3. I think I will wait awhile longer...

[drrocky]

We ordered an X1, and the recall was announced the day it shipped from Bremerhaven. After waiting to hear about the *vaporware* remedy, we bought a 2019 X2 m35i. We have been thrilled with our choice.

[DocWho]

I could not resist. Today I drove home a 2019 X3 with everything I had ordered in the X1, for $475 more than my price on the X1. I can live with it . Farewell X1 board, I hardly knew ya...

[Jorix]

X3 for 500$ more than X1 ?

[00max00]

^^^ I could have picked up a base X3 about the same price of my loaded X1. You can get some standard features on the X3 that are options on the X1. So, the X3 actually offers a little better value considering a more powerful engine if you can live with a bigger vehicle.

[Jorix]

I guess that's valid for the US. In my country, similarly spec'd X3 (with same 190hp engine) would have set me back around 10k euros more :/

[00max00]

^^^ This makes sense considering Made in Germany vs Made in USA. All X cars except X1 & X2 are made in the USA. I would buy a German car made in Germany any day of the week.

BTW, an US spec base X3 xDrive30i makes 248 hp while an X1 makes 228 hp. Same torque, but the X3 makes a little more power in the upper RPM range.

[DocWho]

Originally Posted by 00max00

^^^ I could have picked up a base X3 about the same price of my loaded X1. You can get some standard features on the X3 that are options on the X1. So, the X3 actually offers a little better value considering a more powerful engine if you can live with a bigger vehicle.

The X3 I got came with the Convenience Package, Driving Assistance Package, Parking Assistance Package, and Premium Package. MSRP was $51695. Got it for $43645.