BMW X1 towing capacity by year
The BMW X1 has tow data across 13 model years, from 2013 through 2025. The most recent 2025 BMW X1 carries a maximum tow rating of 3,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW X1 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
BMW X1 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the BMW X1, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent BMW X1 years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2024 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2023 BMW X1 | 1 | 3,000 |
| 2022 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2021 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
Older BMW X1 years (2013–2020)
Earlier model years for the BMW X1, going back to 2013. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2019 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2018 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2017 BMW X1 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2016 BMW X1 | 1 | 3,000 |
| 2015 BMW X1 | 3 | 3,000 |
| 2014 BMW X1 | 3 | 3,000 |
| 2013 BMW X1 | 3 | 3,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.