Tow Capacities

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BMW X1 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the BMW X1. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered11 (2013–2023)
Configurations23
Highest rating in our dataset3,700 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,213 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a BMW X1 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

BMW X1 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

BMW X1 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20233,700 lbs3,700 lbs926 lbs1Open year
20223,700 lbs3,700 lbs926 lbs2Open year
20213,700 lbs3,700 lbs899 lbs2Open year
20203,700 lbs3,700 lbs899 lbs2Open year
20193,700 lbs3,700 lbs899 lbs2Open year
20183,700 lbs3,700 lbs900 lbs2Open year
20173,700 lbs3,700 lbs900 lbs2Open year
20163,700 lbs3,700 lbs1,213 lbs1Open year
20153,700 lbs3,700 lbs904 lbs3Open year
20143,700 lbs3,700 lbs904 lbs3Open year
20133,700 lbs3,700 lbs904 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

BMW X1 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which BMW X1 years can tow my trailer?

Compare BMW X1 model years

20222023
Min towing3,700 lbs3,700 lbs
Max towing3,700 lbs3,700 lbs
Max payload926 lbs926 lbs
Configurations21
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.203.20
Engines2.0 liters I-42.0 liters I-4
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (3,700 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse BMW X1 configurations

Showing 23 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 926 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 sDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 924 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 926 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 sDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 sDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 sDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 sDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 899 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 sDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive28i3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 1,213 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 sDrive 28i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive3.64 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 sDrive 28i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive3.64 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 sDrive 28i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive3.15 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive3.64 · Tow 3,700 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year

BMW X1 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20233,700 lbs3,700 lbs926 lbs7
2010s2010–20192013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20193,700 lbs3,700 lbs1,213 lbs16

BMW X1 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2023926 lbs926 lbs1Open year
2022924 lbs926 lbs2Open year
2021899 lbs899 lbs2Open year
2020899 lbs899 lbs2Open year
2019899 lbs899 lbs2Open year
2018899 lbs900 lbs2Open year
2017900 lbs900 lbs2Open year
20161,213 lbs1,213 lbs1Open year
2015904 lbs904 lbs3Open year
2014904 lbs904 lbs3Open year
2013904 lbs904 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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