NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW X6

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

213

Active records

Recalls

47

Active records

TSBs

1,014

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

10

Crashes

6

Fires

12

Top reported issues — BMW X6

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Condition issue

50

Operating state

50

Reporting mechanism

47

Engine behavior

42

Thermal issue

34

Fluid issue

27

Performance issue

26

Safety restraint issue

14

Vibration/harshness

14

Noise

13

Driver assistance issue

12

Braking behavior

10

Starting behavior

8

Access/entry issue

7

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7

Smell

6

Ride/handling behavior

5

Steering behavior

5

Electrical issue

4

Lighting behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

2

Recent change

2

Safety restraint behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 BMW X6

Filed Jun 5, 2026


Fire

I returned home from shopping at local store 15 miles away. Arrived home around 11:30pm on June 3. Unloaded groceries and sat down. Around 11:45pm-11:50pm heard yelling from outside that our car was on fire. My husband ran out and and seen flames coming from under hood of car. I called 911 and within a couple mins middle of hood was completely starting to melt and components were spraying fluid and popping pieces of metal and plastic were thrown everywhere. A neighbor proceeded to use 2 fire…

2026 BMW X6

Filed May 12, 2026


Vehicle experienced ongoing safety-related driver assistance system failures beginning at delivery. The vehicle initially could not be delivered due to unresolved windshield and sensor concerns affecting driver assistance features. After delivery, the vehicle continued experiencing intermittent failures involving adaptive cruise control, lane assist, cameras, and related driver assistance systems. Warning messages remained active and the vehicle was repeatedly returned for repair. Multiple…

2014 BMW X6

Filed Apr 24, 2026


I need a check up

2025 BMW X6

Filed Mar 18, 2026


Crash

On December 27, 2025, while using the vehicle’s Automated Park Assistant feature to reverse into my assigned parking space in my enclosed residential garage, my 2025 BMW X6 failed to detect a fixed concrete structural column directly in its path. Rather than braking or alerting me (the driver) to the obstacle, the vehicle accelerated into the column, causing rear bumper damage. No warning was issued by the parking collision system prior to or during impact. My car was subsequently inspected at…

2021 BMW X6

Filed Jan 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was in motion to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle started after several attempts.…

2023 BMW X6

Filed Jan 24, 2026


On three separate occasions the back doors of the truck opened while the car was at speed. The first time (1/20/26) it was the passenger-side back door. No one was sitting in the car aside from the driver. Driver noticed the door ajar light come on after being at speed and then looked back to see the back door slightly opened, then pulled over and closed it. The second time (1/23/26) was three days later with a driver, passenger (front) and child (carseat behind driver) in the car leaving home.…

2020 BMW X6

Filed Jan 22, 2026


This issue of the Starter not functioning properly was identified by the manufacturer and brought to my attention through their correspondence. Later confirmed on the NHSTA website. To date, no fix has been made available.

2020 BMW X6

Filed Jan 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 BMW X6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to…

2020 BMW X6

Filed Dec 17, 2025


Vehicle: 2020 BMW X6M Problem Category: Interior / Visibility / Structural Integrity Description of the Safety Issue: The dashboard material in my 2020 BMW X6M is peeling, lifting, and separating from the underlying structure. This is occurring without misuse, damage, or excessive wear. The defect creates reflective glare on the windshield and presents a visual distraction while driving, particularly in sunlight. The separation appears to be a material or adhesive failure and is not…

2021 BMW X6

Filed Nov 25, 2025


Wiring from knee air bag to module failed. Had to repair wiring from front driver and passenger knee air bags. Wiring had a short to ground. Resulted in a $1600 bill.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.