Every 2019 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 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 19V684000
Sep 27, 2019Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.
The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Full recall details for 19V684000 →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 18V680000
Sep 28, 2018Suspension:Rear
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
- Risk
- If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 18V680000 →
2019 BMW X6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X6, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries. BMW has issued at least 65 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
- Air Bags1
- Engine1
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Parking Brake1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (33)
- Equipment (26)
- Visibility (10)
- Air Bags (9)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (8)
- Steering (7)
Read BMW X6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“While driving to the store my husband notice the vehicle began to over heat. After only driving less than 2 miles the vehicle was parked at my home, it suddenly burst into flames from the engine an hour later. Gratefully, no one was in the vehicle during the incident.”
2019 BMW X6Apr 23, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11656425
Injury reported
“The exhaust pipes on my BMW X6 caused a severe burn to lower leg after I inadvertently touched the pipe when removing groceries from the rear hatch. The tip of the exhaust pipes extends out from the rear bumper approximately 1 inch.”
2019 BMW X6Sep 7, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11543315
Injury reportedCrash
“I was in an accident on the interstate 195 in New Bedford, MA. My car was pushed into the guardrail on the driver's side. The air bag in the the side of my seat deployed and ruptured releasing hot gases and burned me through my clothes.”
2019 BMW X6Nov 17, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11440738
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X6. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake independently engaged. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle.”
2019 BMW X6Feb 25, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11644865
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X6. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the catalectic converter was missing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
2019 BMW X6Aug 11, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11478741
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