BMW X6 recalls
NHTSA's records list 36 safety recalls covering the BMW X6 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2008-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2026. 4 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall. Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA
2026 BMW X6 recalls 2
- Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 25 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Not Sealed Properly
Component: visibility. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 BMW X6 recalls 4
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 428 vehicles potentially affected.
- Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 3,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 266,716 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 BMW X6 recalls 5
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 428 vehicles potentially affected.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 11,579 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 266,716 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Knee Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 2,352 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Knee Air Bag Manufactured Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 1,981 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 BMW X6 recalls 1
- Transmission Gears May Seize
Component: power train. 552 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 BMW X6 recalls 1
- Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 61,221 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW X6 recalls 7
- Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 61,221 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 893 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Steering Column Shaft
Component: steering. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 48V Battery Connection Misassembled
Component: electrical system. 812 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights Contain Non-conforming Lens/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inner Layer of Tire may Fail
Component: tires. 42 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW X6 recalls 10
- Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 145,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 105,588 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 61,221 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 893 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Axle/Right Control Arm Not Welded Properly
Component: suspension. 83 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights Contain Non-conforming Lens/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Spoiler May Detach
Component: structure. 43 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Spoiler May Detach
Component: structure. 550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW X6 recalls 4
- Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
Component: child seat. 32,760 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Upper Control Arms may Fracture
Component: suspension. 108 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Bolts May Loosen
Component: wheels. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW X6 recalls 4
- Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
Component: child seat. 32,760 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Bolts May Loosen
Component: wheels. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Control Arm May Break
Component: suspension. 43 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Wishbone Suspension Bolts
Component: suspension. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 BMW X6 recalls 2
- Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
Component: child seat. 32,760 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Tire Information Label/FMVSS110
Component: equipment. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 BMW X6 recalls 1
- Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
Component: child seat. 32,760 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 BMW X6 recalls 1
- Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
Component: child seat. 32,760 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 BMW X6 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail
Component: power train. 121,909 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 BMW X6 recalls 4
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 41,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail
Component: power train. 121,909 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 BMW X6 recalls 7
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 4,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 41,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail
Component: power train. 121,909 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 48,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 BMW X6 recalls 6
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 4,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 41,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail
Component: power train. 121,909 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 BMW X6 recalls 5
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 4,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 41,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 BMW X6 recalls 6
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 4,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 41,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 48,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 BMW X6 recalls 5
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 4,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 83,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 48,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.