My BMW X1 started to display a message on the screen that says "Secure vehicle against rolling". I had it looked at and the diagnoses came back that there is a faulty spring inside the shifter that needs to be replaced. After some research, I have found this is happening to MANY BMW's. At this point, it does not seem like it is effecting the functioning of my shifter but I am not sure what the long term repercussions are. This message has been displayed every time I turn the car on for the past year. I was quoted over $2000 for BMW to repair this issue. I refuse to spend the money on an issue that should be a recall if it effects a large number of BMW's.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated while shifting into park (P), the contact became aware of a message to -??Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake" displayed. The contact stated that she manually set the parking brake. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the code for the failure was: 420106 (Selector lever locked in park). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Newfields, NH, USA

When parked, the transmission warning light is on saying "Secure vehicle with parking break when stopped. Consult service center" This appears to be a very common issue in X1, but the BMW dealership does not recognize the common safety issue as a recall.

- Oakland, NJ, USA

Error code - Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult Service Center. I believe this should be a recall taken care of by BMW as it is extremely common among 2016 BMW X1 models.

- Manchester , NH, USA

When parking or starting the car a warning message is issued indicate that I should secure the vehicle against rolling and the transmission is flagged as the problem. I did some research online and found out this is a very common problem with the BMW X1. A small spring breaks in the shifter linkage. https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1840937. BMW is charging upwards of $3000 to make the repair even though it is a known common defect in the car. This should be covered by a safety recall.

- Austin, TX, USA

"Secure vehicle against rolling" light came on after parking. Will not turn off despite engaged parking brake.

- New Britain , CT, USA

Transmission: Secure vehicle from rolling I just began getting this warning chime without an error code. However, when I search online there are hundreds of BMW X1 owners (2016) reporting the same issue. In addition, owners of Mini Coopers (Minis) which are built on the same chasis, with the same components as the BMW X1 also report this same issue. NTSA should issue a recall if this issue is as serious as BMW service says it is - that the car may not stay in PARK after the gear shift is put into park. However, BMW only covers this clearly design defect for up to 50,000 miles warranty. This should be a safety recall before someone's car that is not securely in PARK because of the defect accidentally rolls into a person or pedestrian.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

transmission error - faulty gear selector

- Bartlett, IL, USA

-€œSecure vehicle against rolling-€ is the code, it comes on everytime I enter the vehicle or exit the vehicle when it is off, I dot not want my vehicle to roll and hit somebody or something all because a faulty spring within the gear shifter mechanism fails. This happens I-€™m all associated drivetrains whether it be the BMW X1 or mini coopers. This should be a recall and repaired by dealerships immediately.

- Honolulu , HI, USA

Vehicle reports to the driver, erroneously, that the vehicle is not in park and is in danger of rolling, when it is in fact in park. Many drivers are reporting this problem which stems from a defective part deep in the shifter assembly.

- San Diego, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X1. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in PARK, the "Secure Vehicle with Parking Brake" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's friend, an independent mechanic, with gear selector failure. The gear selector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

System displays warning to secure vehicle with parking brake because the car could roll while the transmission is in park.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

2016 BMW X1 xdrive 28I hesitates when accelerating from a stop at random times. The delay can take up to 1 second before the accelerator responds and the vehicle starts moving. This creates a dangerous situation when trying to merge with traffic.

- Waban, MA, USA

When at a complete stop the car hesitates to accelerate. There is a two - three second delay after you step on the accelerator. This has resulted in almost being hit broadside on several occasions. The car literally drifts for a few seconds before responding. Way scary and very dangerous. Afraid to cross lanes with oncoming traffic. The fuel saving auto/on/off has always been disengaged when this occurs. Not using sport or eco setting either. Very unsafe car. Problem has existed over the past 14 months since purchased new. Have complained about problem to dealership and BMW North America numerous times. BMW tried to update software but it didn't address problem. Others on bimmerfest in the usa are also stating they are having a similar problem. Please help. I bought this car new at a price of over $40K.

- Vienna, VA, USA