Every 2018 BMW X6 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Child Seat · NHTSA 19V823000
Nov 18, 2019Child Seat
- 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.
- Risk
- Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V823000 →Wheels · NHTSA 18V614000
Dec 9, 2018Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 18V614000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V439000
Jun 28, 2018Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
- Risk
- If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 18V439000 →Suspension · NHTSA 17V727000
Nov 17, 2017Suspension
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 17V727000 →
2018 BMW X6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW X6, reporting 1 fires. BMW has issued at least 94 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train1
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (68)
- Electrical System (50)
- Steering (9)
- Suspension (9)
- Visibility (9)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (8)
Read BMW X6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 BMW X6
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW X6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW X6 equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tires, Tire Size: 255/50/R19, DOT number: UN64P9784417. While his wife was driving 70 MPH, the passenger's side rear tire delaminated two tread belts and began whipping inside of the wheel well.”
2018 BMW X6Jul 28, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11426789
“During operation in DRIVE, the vehicle would shift to PARK, without the control lever being operated. This occurred intermittently, but with greater frequency over time. The safety concern is that it occurred while in traffic and even occurred on an Interstate highway, while at momentary stop.”
2018 BMW X6Jan 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11447297
“WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO FIX AVAILABLE YET, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO TRANSPORT A CHILD. I WAS ADVISED BY A BMW DEALERSHIP THEY COULD GET THE PARTS. HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST A WEEK WITH NO REMEDY AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THEY WERE STILL TRYING.”
2018 BMW X6Feb 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11311914
“MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE FRONT SYSTEM AND CAUSES INSTABILITY, ISSUES WITH THE SUSPENSION AND THE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. NEVER WAS FIXED PROPERLY FROM BMW TENAFLY”
2018 BMW X6Nov 24, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11281983
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