
Battery boost for a 2017 BMW X1
Battery boost for the 2017 BMW X1: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.9 to 9.3 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2017 BMW X1 for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2017 BMW X1: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 765 L (27 cu ft) | 765 L (27 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,150 | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,116 | $3,256 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2017 BMW X1
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 164 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (57), unknown or other (52) and service brakes (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V349000 | 2019-05-09 | structure:body:roof and pillars | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor... |
| 17V062000 | 2017-01-26 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash. |
| 16V914000 | 2016-12-20 | air bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper,... |
| 16V747000 | 2016-10-17 | seat belts:front:retractor | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 BMW X1: Battery boost
For battery service on the 2017 BMW X1, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Details the shop needs
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
A short checklist
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Small things that help
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Ready when you are
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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