BMW X6 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 44 recalls and 202 owner complaints for the BMW X6 (model years 2006–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (57 complaints), followed by power train (38 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (11).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 31 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2012 (32), 2011 (31) and 2013 (25). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW X6 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 57 | 8 of 21 | |
| Power train | 38 | 10 of 21 | |
| Air bags | 32 | 10 of 21 | |
| Electrical system | 24 | 10 of 21 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 7 of 21 |
Latest 8 of 44 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module | 2024–2025 | 428 |
| 25V837000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Air bags: critical fasteners | 2026 | 25 |
| 25V671000 | Oct 8, 2025 | Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners | 2026 | 3 |
| 25V644000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Electrical system: starter assembly | 2020 | 145,102 |
| 24V739000 | Oct 2, 2024 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2024 | 11,579 |
| 24V697000 | Sep 18, 2024 | Electronic stability control (ESC): control module | 2025 | 309 |
| 24V576000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2020 | 105,588 |
| 24V345000 | May 15, 2024 | Seat belts: front | 2025 | 3,256 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 10 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.