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2022 BMW X6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Apr 20, 2022

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility1Apr 20, 2022

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 20, 2022Latest campaign
Apr 20, 202222V267000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V267000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V267000 · Apr 20, 2022
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 component5

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5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train120000
Steering120000
Lane departure120000
Back over prevention120000
Service brakes120000
Unknown or other120000

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, X6 M.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost power, and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle or accelerate as needed.”

    Filed 09/02/2026 · ODI 11761561
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH in the driveway, there was an abnormal dragging sound coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel.”

    Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758509
  • Lane departure

    “The rear sensor system design on the X6 does not work as described and the complaint was acknowledged by our BMW dealer “with nothing they can do”.”

    Filed 08/12/2023 · ODI 11538081

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2022 BMW X6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X6 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 BMW X6. The most recent, 22V267000 (reported April 20, 2022), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW X6?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 5 filed with NHTSA (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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