Does the 2015 BMW X6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW X6, the most recent reported on November 18, 2019 (Child seat). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X6?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by service brakes (2).

How many 2015 BMW X6 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 BMW X6 recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW X6.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 BMW X6 recalls

Child seat

NHTSA campaign 19V823000 · reported November 18, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 32,760 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
The risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine3
Service brakes2
Child seat1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Unknown or other1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 9, 2024 · Engine
Car goes into limp mode on highway. Shakes very bad and I lose power to my car speed going from 65-70mph to 30-40mph forcing the car trying to get to a safe area to see why my car suddenly lost power. After dodging all the close call accidents from me trying to pull over I come to a complete stop and car is shaking…

Dec 4, 2023 · Unknown or other
The vehicle moonroof shattered for no reason at all it was as if an explosion occurred, forcing the glass upwards.

Jul 6, 2021 · Engine and engine cooling · 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V755000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) as a…

Nov 3, 2020 · Engine · 46,000 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE AS DRIVEN ALL MORNING AND WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED ANOTHER PATIENT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE RESIDENTIAL ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND WITHIN A MOMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS ON…

Feb 27, 2020 · Child seat
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V823000 (CHILD SEAT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HANSEL BMW OF SANTA ROSA…

X6 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	7	32	2	0
2013	5	25	0	1
2014	3	11	0	0
2015	1	9	1	1
2016	1	9	0	0
2017	2	3	0	0
2018	4	4	0	1

Across all years, the 2012 X6 has the most complaints (32). All BMW X6 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 BMW X6 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW X6, the most recent reported on November 18, 2019 (Child seat). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X6?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by service brakes (2).
How many 2015 BMW X6 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 9, 2024.