2019 BMW X6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BMW X6
The 2019 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, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 BMW X6
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2019 BMW X6, potentially affecting up to 290,374 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 19V684000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 257,473 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive,...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service...
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 18V680000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
Consequence: If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BMW X6
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW X6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While driving to the store my husband notice the vehicle began to over heat. After only driving less than 2 miles the vehicle was parked at my home, it suddenly burst into flames from the engine an hour later. Gratefully, no one was in the vehicle during the incident. We are a family of 5 so that would have been a disgrace. The vehicle was inspected by BMW who claim they can not find cause and deny responsibility. It is unfortunate, our insurance canceled for non-payment a short time before this. Therefore, we have no resource to make us whole again. The vehicle is being temporarily held at BMW of Coconut Creek as this is where it was purchased. Meanwhile, my husband continues to make payments to BMW Finance to protect his credit. Research has shown over hundreds of thousands of like make and models BMW x 6 have been recalled for the same incident from 2012 - 2018 and I can' t help but believe the 2019 should be placed on recall as well before someone is hurt. I can use any advise and guidance on my situation. As I am seeking legal counsel f or the damages.
While driving to the store my husband notice the vehicle began to over heat. After only driving less than 2 miles the vehicle was parked at my home, it suddenly burst into flames from the engine an hour later. Gratefully, no one was in the vehicle during the incident. We are a family of 5 so that would have been a disgrace. The vehicle was inspected by BMW who claim they can not find cause and deny responsibility. It is unfortunate, our insurance canceled for non-payment a short time before this. Therefore, we have no resource to make us whole again. The vehicle is being temporarily held at BMW of Coconut Creek as this is where it was purchased. Meanwhile, my husband continues to make payments to BMW Finance to protect his credit. Research has shown over hundreds of thousands of like make and models BMW x 6 have been recalled for the same incident from 2012 - 2018 and I can' t help but believe the 2019 should be placed on recall as well before someone is hurt. I can use any advise and guidance on my situation. As I am seeking legal counsel f or the damages.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X6. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake independently engaged. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife attempted to release the parking brake several times; however, after several attempts, the parking brake was released. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with parking brake actuator assembly unit failure. The contact was informed that the parking brake actuator assembly unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 99,912.
The exhaust pipes on my BMW X6 caused a severe burn to lower leg after I inadvertently touched the pipe when removing groceries from the rear hatch. The tip of the exhaust pipes extends out from the rear bumper approximately 1 inch. The exhaust pipes are located on both the right and left rear side of the vehicle. It appears as if the exhaust pipes are under the bumper when you’re standing over the pipes. No warning lights were visible on the dashboard indicating the exhaust pipes were hot. At this time it’s unknown if this vehicle has been inspected by BMW Inc. for exhaust burns.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X6. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the catalectic converter was missing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Safety Rating for the 2019 BMW X6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BMW X6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BMW X6
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 BMW X6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B610920 — STEERING
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on...
B010220 — ENGINE
LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES: Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with the following fault codes stored in the DME: Misfires While there are various possible causes a possible cause might be that one or more fuel...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BMW X6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X6
- 2014 BMW X6 — 11 complaints
- 2015 BMW X6 — 12 complaints
- 2016 BMW X6 — 11 complaints
- 2017 BMW X6 — 2 complaints
- 2018 BMW X6 — 6 complaints
- 2019 BMW X6 (current)
- 2020 BMW X6 — 12 complaints
- 2021 BMW X6 — 13 complaints
- 2022 BMW X6 — 5 complaints
- 2023 BMW X6 — 1 complaint
- 2024 BMW X6 — 21 complaints