2024 BMW X6

4 recalls, 21 complaints - 52 TSBs

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist o... Read more

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-74... Read more

11,579 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

266,716 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2,352 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which... Read more

Consequence

A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

1,981 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

21 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	6
SERVICE BRAKES	2
STEERING	2
POWER TRAIN	2
WHEELS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	1
STRUCTURE	1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1
AIR BAGS	1

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the message "Add Engine Oil" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diag... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

Driving with children on freeway after picking them up from school and suddenly the vehicle shut down completely nothing on dash neither. In the middle of freeway after doing 55 miles per hour was very scary for me and my family. Tried starting vehicle and would not start for 15 minutes. The next da... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

Transmission randomly down shift on highway almost sending me into guard rail at 70 mph transmission read code of output speed sensor and it is the same issue that has been recalled in the same year f150 with the same transmission and part. Please I pray you recall this part before someone or a fam... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to hesitate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was dia... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2025

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

To the best of my knowledg The front LH drive shaft came off the transaxle case leaving me no power of steering or breaking forcing me into the center divider. if this happened on a freeway driving speed limit or a busy street the accident would be fatal. Problem has been confirmed by Nissan themse... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 29, 2024

I am reaching out to raise a serious safety concern regarding the Audi Pre Sense feature in 2023 Audi models. This feature has caused sudden, unexpected braking on both freeways and internal roads, creating a significant hazard for drivers and passengers. There appears to be no permanent way to dis... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2024

I have engine light on and when I scanned it, I got a error code P052E For crankcase vent valve issues. It is most common problem with Mercedes-Benz Glc .

Incident date: Nov 29, 2024

My car (2021 VW Atlas SE) has 63 xxx miles, and the left side running light just went out. I took it to the dealer, who informed me this wasn't covered by any warranty and that replacing the running light would cost $1400. This is ridiculous, and so after doing more research, I found that I am amon... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

I went to BMW of Atlantic City to purchase a BMW X5 2024 in April 2024. We ordered the 2024 vehicle and when we went back to sign the papers were told we were getting the first of the 2025 production- purchased on [XXX]. The dealer did not disclose that the 2024 was recalled for the Integrated ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became persistent whenever the vehicle was started. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power with the “Shift to Park” message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whe... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the driver’s side doors failed to latch closed. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to get another driver’s attention, he became aware that the horn was not ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an audible pinging sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an oil change was performed. The contact was informed that the oil level was low; however, there was no indic... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2024

I had to replace lugs on my F250 due to swelling/warping. This could have been a major safety issue.

Incident date: Oct 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of a parking space, the message "Power Assist Failure" was displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the Power Stee... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

I have a 2018 Ford Edge SEL with 36,460 miles on it. Problem began a few months ago on startup, engine would shudder for a few seconds then clear up, no check engine light came on. A few weeks later I experienced the same issue but the engine light came on! The repair shop changed the ignition coil,... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

While driving down the road the vehicle automatically shuts off without power brakes or power steering. Must come to a complete stop put the vehicle into park and the vehicle will then restart. Has happened twice in one week.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 BMW X6

2024 BMW X6 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW X6

52 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
350000 EQUIPMENT	9
220000 SEATS	4
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	2
010000 STEERING	2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
160000 STRUCTURE	2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

020000 SUSPENSION

Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.

220000 SEATS

The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either front seat.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Plat

350000 EQUIPMENT

The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

020000 SUSPENSION

During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt b

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A quality check showed that the Remote-Control Parking token was not activated in the current software for the vehicles affected.

350000 EQUIPMENT

When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer states that the seat heating and/or cooling doesn??A?A?t meet his/her expectations.

220000 SEATS

Customer states that the seat heating and/or cooling doesn??A?A?t meet his/her expectations.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The engine cranks but will not start.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the as

010000 STEERING

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Check Engine light is on IHKA has stored fault 80131C ??A?A?IHKA: 12V voltage sensor plausibility??A?A?

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

The roller sunshade (aka sun protection or sunblind) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during operation or may hang down and appear loose.

010000 STEERING

SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between July 4, 2022, and October 26, 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

220000 SEATS

Two areas of the third-row seat backrest that may cause a noise concern have been added.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i

350000 EQUIPMENT

Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.

350000 EQUIPMENT

When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

220000 SEATS

Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

160000 STRUCTURE

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in theDME: 034D63 - Exhaust switchable cam follower, system: continuous deactivation, maximum number of switchingerrors exceeded 035601 - Exh

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Customers may be experiencing one or more of these 3 issues with Apple CarPlay??A???A? operation: No selections can be made in Apple CarPlay??A???A? using the I-Drive Controller Apple CarPlay??A???A? connections may intermittently be drop

350000 EQUIPMENT

Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in the My BMW app may be incorrect. BMW Navigation isnot affecte

BMW X6 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW X6 across all model years (2008, 2026).

93 Total Recalls

298 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

11 Reported Crashes

20 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BMW X6 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	6	View
2025	3	3	View
2024 (current)	4	21
2023	1	1	View
2022	1	5	View
2021	7	13	View
2020	10	12	View
2019	4	6	View
2018	4	6	View
2017	2	2	View
2016	1	11	View
2015	1	12	View
2014	3	12	View
2013	5	36	View
2012	7	47	View
2011	11	52	View
2010	9	21	View
2009	10	25	View
2008	8	5	View
2007	0	1	View
2006	0	1	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
X5	223	4,349	View
X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
325I	83	1,809	View
Z4	83	1,439	View
5 SERIES	78	557	View

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2024 BMW X6

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 BMW X6

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW X6

Most Affected Components

BMW X6 - All Years Overview

BMW X6 - Year by Year

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