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2017 BMW X6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Nov 18, 2019

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Child seat1Nov 18, 2019
19V823000
Equipment1May 18, 2017
17V327000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 18, 2019Latest campaign
Nov 18, 201919V823000

Child seat

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V823000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
X6, X6 M
Campaign
NHTSA 19V823000 · Nov 18, 2019
May 18, 201717V327000

Equipment: other labels

The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V327000
What's wrong
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.
Remedy
BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
X6
Campaign
NHTSA 17V327000 · May 18, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: X6, X6 M. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine133000
Air bags133000
Child seat133000

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.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “My car was running normal and suddenly red warning lights came on and it said “engine overheated, pull over and turn off car immediately.” I did pull over but I was inside an interstate tunnel.”

    Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11756102
  • Air bags

    “The contact owns a 2017 BMW X6. The contact that while starting the vehicle, the check air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated.”

    Filed 11/30/2023 · ODI 11557592
  • Child seat

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw x6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v823000 (child seat) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 01/17/2020 · ODI 11300089

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2017 BMW X6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X6 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW X6. The most recent, 19V823000 (reported November 18, 2019), concerns child seat. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 BMW X6?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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