2018 BMW X6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BMW X6
The 2018 BMW X6 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 BMW X6
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 BMW X6, potentially affecting up to 32,869 vehicles.
Recall 19V823000 — CHILD SEAT
| 32,760 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V614000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V439000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 43 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V727000 — SUSPENSION
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW X6
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
During operation in DRIVE, the vehicle would shift to PARK, without the control lever being operated. This occurred intermittently, but with greater frequency over time. The safety concern is that it occurred while in traffic and even occurred on an Interstate highway, while at momentary stop. When reported to BMW, the failure was isolated to the mechatronics, the components including electronic valve body, seals, etc. that control BMW automatic transmission functions. This is not a failure of an eco-mode or other fuel efficiency option. The item required costly repair, but confidence that a single part or system was isolated and repair is complete has not been confirmed.
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X6 equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tires, Tire Size: 255/50/R19, DOT number: UN64P9784417. While his wife was driving 70 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire delaminated two tread belts and began whipping inside of the wheel well. Due to the failure, a friction fire ignited inside the wheel well which caused two rows of the tread to separate from the tire. The contact's wife pulled off to the shoulder and pressed the emergency button for immediate assistance. The authorities were dispatched to the scene. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact made the service representative aware of the failure. The contact was provided an estimate of $5,000 in damages. The tire manufacturer was notified of the failure and the tire was sent to the Pirelli manufacturer for evaluation. The contact then received an email from the manufacturer stating they would not offer any assistance with the repair or replacement of the tire. The vehicle was repaired. The tire and vehicle failure mileages were approximately 26,000. The VIN was not available.
WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO FIX AVAILABLE YET, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO TRANSPORT A CHILD. I WAS ADVISED BY A BMW DEALERSHIP THEY COULD GET THE PARTS. HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST A WEEK WITH NO REMEDY AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THEY WERE STILL TRYING. CALLED BMW CORPORATE AND THEY SAID THE PARTS WERE IN GERMAN AND IT WAS UP TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO LOCATE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP. MY CAR IS UNUSABLE TO TRANSPORT MY GRANDSON AND NO REMEDY IS IN SIGHT. BMW IS TAKING A "SO WHAT" ATTITUDE! THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY SITUATION. THIS IS THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V823 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARY ISOFIX CHILD SEAT ANCHORS: WHEN ATTACHING AN ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD SEAT (RIGID-STYLE CONNECTORS) TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEAT LOWER ANCHOR BARS, THEN OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE, THE BAR(S) COULD BECOME DAMAGED. SAFETY RISK IF THE LOWER ANCHOR BAR(S) BECAME DAMAGED, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD IN AN ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD SEAT DURING A CRASH. REMEDY A REINFORCING BRACKET WILL BE WELDED TO THE LOWER ANCHOR BARS AND THE VEHICLE BODY FOR FREE AND TAKE SEVERAL HOURS.
MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE FRONT SYSTEM AND CAUSES INSTABILITY, ISSUES WITH THE SUSPENSION AND THE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. NEVER WAS FIXED PROPERLY FROM BMW TENAFLY
MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE FRONT SYSTEM AND CAUSES INSTABILITY, ISSUES WITH THE SUSPENSION AND THE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. NEVER WAS FIXED PROPERLY FROM BMW TENAFLY
Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW X6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW X6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW X6
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BMW X6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B011121 — EQUIPMENT
For the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's delivery unit with in-tank pump to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
B540918 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF SEAL. The slide/tilt sunroof seal may leak water into the vehicle. The slide/tilt sunroof seal may have been cut too short, and may not correctly seal the roof.
B540918 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF SEAL. The slide/tilt sunroof seal may leak water into the vehicle. The slide/tilt sunroof seal may have been cut too short, and may not correctly seal the roof.
B620918 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEAD-UP DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK SPORADICALLY: Sporadically, the Head-Up Display stops working, but function returns after a terminal change.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BMW X6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X6
- 2013 BMW X6 — 36 complaints
- 2014 BMW X6 — 11 complaints
- 2015 BMW X6 — 12 complaints
- 2016 BMW X6 — 11 complaints
- 2017 BMW X6 — 2 complaints
- 2018 BMW X6 (current)
- 2019 BMW X6 — 6 complaints
- 2020 BMW X6 — 12 complaints
- 2021 BMW X6 — 13 complaints
- 2022 BMW X6 — 5 complaints
- 2023 BMW X6 — 1 complaint