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2011 BMW X6 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | – |
| Power train | 2 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
Safety recalls13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Jan 15, 202020V016000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 20V016000
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| Jan 14, 201919V017000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V017000
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| Apr 18, 201818V248000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V248000
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| Jan 9, 201818V030000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V030000
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| Mar 2, 201717V138000 | Power train: driveline driveshaftIf the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V138000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: X6, X6 Activehybrid Sac, X6 M, X6 Sav. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component32
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 50 |
| Power train | 10 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 13 |
| Suspension | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 9 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 9 |
| Steering | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 6 |
| Air bags | 2 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names X6 M, X6 Sav, X6 XDRIVE35I, X6 XDRIVE50I.
Latest reports
- Engine
“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.”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated.”
- Suspension
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off.”
Other BMW X6 model years
- 20151 recall9 complaints
- 20144 recalls11 complaints
- 20136 recalls26 complaints
- 201210 recalls34 complaints
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- 201010 recalls19 complaints
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2011 BMW X6 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW X6 have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 BMW X6. The most recent, 20V017000 (reported January 15, 2020), concerns air bags. 4 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 BMW X6 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 6 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (3), power train (2), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 BMW X6?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 BMW X6?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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