2006 BMW X6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW X6
The 2006 BMW X6 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW X6
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW X6. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW X6
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW X6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF BRIDGEPORT (43 NORTH AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606, (203) 583-3842) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW X6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW X6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW X6
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 BMW X6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB-12-17-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW VEHICLE: WATER HAS ENTERED ELECTRONICS BOX BECAUSE THE LID IS NOT PROPERLY FITTED. ONCE IT IS VERIFIED THAT WATER HAS INDEED ENTERED THE ELECTRONICS BOX, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOTH THE LOWER PART OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX AND THE LID OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX. *PE UPDATED 8/3/11....
SI-B51-30-08 — STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
SI-B51-30-08 — STRUCTURE
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW X6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X6
- 2002 BMW X6 — 0 complaints
- 2003 BMW X6 — 0 complaints
- 2006 BMW X6 (current)
- 2007 BMW X6 — 1 complaint
- 2008 BMW X6 — 5 complaints
- 2009 BMW X6 — 25 complaints
- 2010 BMW X6 — 21 complaints
- 2011 BMW X6 — 51 complaints