Recall Radar

2018 BMW X6 recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2018 BMW X6. The most recent was reported on November 18, 2019.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
November 18, 201919V-823Child seat32,760
September 12, 201818V-614Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs33
June 28, 201818V-439Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm43
November 17, 201717V-727Suspension33

Recall details

Child seat

November 18, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-823

What is wrong: 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.

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.

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

September 12, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 18V-614

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm

June 28, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 18V-439

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Suspension

November 17, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-727

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Other model years of the BMW X6

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 BMW X6 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2018 BMW X6, the most recent reported on November 18, 2019. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2018 BMW X6?

Suspension (2), Child seat (1), Wheels (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 4 of the 4 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.