Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 14, 2020
BMW 2020 X6 Recall: Rear Spoiler May Detach During Driving
BMW is recalling certain 2020 X6 models due to rear spoiler potentially detaching while driving, creating a road hazard and crash risk. Affected vehicles may need free replacement of the spoiler.
The rear spoiler on the roof may become loose, detach while driving, and could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, or injury to persons near the roadway.
“BMW 2020 X6 Recall: Rear Spoiler May Detach During Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79261-bmw-2020-x6-recall-rear-spoiler-may-detach-during-driving. Based on NHTSA recall #20V484000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V484000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2020 X6 vehicles because the rear spoiler may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on August 14, 2020. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for a free inspection and replacement if necessary.
How to tell if you have it
BMW X6 M, 2020
BMW X6, 2020
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
The rear spoiler on the roof may become loose, detach while driving, and could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, or injury to persons near the roadway. The defect occurs because the rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since October 12, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2026 Passport Suspension Recall (July 1, 2026), Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall (March 30, 2026), and Mercedes-Benz 2026 GLS 450 4MATIC Seat Belts Recall (May 29, 2026). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 159 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2020 BMW X6 M, with the latest dated June 17, 2025. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2020 BMW X6, with the latest received January 22, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, or X6M model was sold between October 2020 and the recall start date. The rear spoiler may appear loose or not securely attached.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and potential replacement of the rear spoiler.
Have Rear Spoiler Inspected
Dealers will inspect the rear spoiler for proper bonding to the mounting plate and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them , if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V484000 — BMW 2020 X6 Recall: Rear Spoiler May Detach During Driving
Hello,
I own a BMW 2020 X6 Recall: Rear Spoiler May Detach During Driving that is covered by recall 20V484000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them , if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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