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2018 BMW X6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Nov 18, 2019

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Jun 28, 2018	18V439000 17V727000
Child seat	1	Nov 18, 2019	19V823000
Wheels	1	Sep 12, 2018	18V614000

Safety recalls4

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
Sep 12, 201818V614000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V614000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under X6, X6 M Campaign NHTSA 18V614000 · Sep 12, 2018
Jun 28, 201818V439000	Suspension: front control arm If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V439000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under X6 Campaign NHTSA 18V439000 · Jun 28, 2018
Nov 17, 201717V727000	Suspension Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V727000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under X6, X6 M Campaign NHTSA 17V727000 · Nov 17, 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).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Power train	1	25	0
Tires	1	25	1
Unknown or other	1	25	0
Steering	1	25	0
Suspension	1	25	0
Service brakes	1	25	0

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

Power train
“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.”
Filed 01/13/2022 · ODI 11447297
Tires
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW X6 equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tires, Tire Size: 255/50/R19, DOT number: UN64P9784417.”
Filed 07/28/2021 · ODI 11426789
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 02/27/2020 · ODI 11311914

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2018 BMW X6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 BMW X6 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 are the 2018 BMW X6 recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: child seat (1), wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 BMW X6?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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