26 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, the integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge for owners.
After repeated starting attempts, the starter motor in these vehicles may overheat because of an electrical overload. An overheated starter sitting in the engine compartment can get hot enough to ignite nearby material that catches fire easily.
Certain BMW models with an integrated brake system may have the system malfunction. This can cause a loss of power assist for the brakes, meaning it takes more pedal effort and distance to stop the vehicle. The malfunction can also stop the Antilock Brake System and Dynamic Stability Control from working properly, which can affect the driver's ability to keep control of the vehicle.
The welds inside the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power assist for the brakes and lose function in the rear brakes. The antilock brake system and the dynamic stability control system may also stop working properly. To fix the problem, BMW dealers will replace the entire integrated brake system with a new one.
If the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload. This affects certain BMW M340i, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, among other models. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
Certain BMW X5, X6, X7, XM, and Alpina XB7 vehicles have a seat belt system that may wrongly detect a passenger as buckled in when they are not. This can keep the seat belt warning light from turning on, and it may also keep the airbag system from deploying the way it is supposed to in a crash. Dealers will inspect the front seat lower seat belts and replace them if necessary.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, dealers will replace the integrated brake system, and this repair is free of charge for owners.
Some BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 and Toyota GR Supra vehicles have a transmission control unit with a cover that was not welded correctly. Because of this manufacturing issue, automatic transmission oil can leak into the control unit. If oil gets inside, it can cause the transmission gears to seize up, which suddenly takes away the vehicle's drive power.
BMW is recalling certain BMW X5, X6, X7 and XM models, along with the Alpina XB7. On these vehicles, the knee airbag for the front passenger may not deploy the way it is meant to. This airbag is one of the airbags meant to protect the person sitting in the front passenger seat. Dealers will replace the front passenger knee airbag free of charge, and owner letters have already been mailed.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6, X7, Alpina XB7, and XM vehicles. The knee airbag on the driver's side, the passenger's side, or both may not have been built correctly. Because of that, the knee airbag may not open the way it is supposed to. Dealers will replace the affected knee airbag or airbags with new ones, at no cost to the owner. BMW has mailed notification letters to owners about this recall.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6, X7 and 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles, including Alpina XB7 models. The control unit that operates the roof may have been programmed incorrectly, which allows the sunroof to close even when the key fob is not inside the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for power-operated window systems. Dealers will reprogram the roof control unit at no cost, and BMW has mailed notification letters to owners.
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2021 cars and SUVs across many models because of a problem with the backup camera. When the driver shifts into reverse, a small part of the picture behind the vehicle may be hidden, or the screen may not light up at all. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will check the backup camera software and update it if needed.
The rotor and shaft inside the vehicle's integrated brake system may not have been welded together correctly. During hard braking, they could come apart from each other.
Certain BMW X5, X6 and X7 vehicles may have a steering column problem. The connection joining the steering column shaft was not tightened to the correct specification when the vehicle was built, and it can come loose over time. A loose connection in the steering column can affect how the steering responds, making the vehicle harder to handle and control while driving.
On certain BMW models, the connection between the 48-volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been put together correctly. This can lead to increased electrical resistance at that connection point in the vehicle's electrical system.
On these BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6 and X7 models, including several performance and plug-in versions, because the headlights may give off a blue light. Federal rules set which colors a vehicle's lamps are allowed to show, and headlights that let blue light through do not meet that standard. BMW is having dealers look at the headlamps on the vehicles covered and fit new ones where an inspection shows they are needed.
On certain BMW X5 and X6 vehicles equipped with specific Pirelli tires, the inner layer of the tire may be damaged. This can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure while the vehicle is moving.
Some BMW X6, X6 M50i, and X6M vehicles have a rear roof spoiler that may not be properly bonded to the plate that holds it in place. Because of this, the spoiler could come loose and separate from the roof while the vehicle is being driven. A spoiler that comes off on the road could become a hazard for other vehicles and for people near the roadway.
On some 2020 X6 vehicles, the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.
BMW is recalling certain X6 models that have lower anchor bars in the back seat, the metal bars used to hold a child car seat in place. Over time, these bars can become damaged when they are used with a rigid-style child seat connector. Dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket onto the anchor bars and the body of the vehicle. Owners have already been notified, and the work is free.
On certain BMW, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra models, the backup camera and display settings can be adjusted so the rear-view image no longer shows on the screen. Once set this way, the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse, so no camera image appears.
Some X6 SUVs have rear upper control arm pivot bolts that may not have been hardened correctly during manufacturing. Because of this, the bolts could fail, which may cause the rear upper control arm to break.
On certain BMW X6 vehicles, the bolts that hold the wheels onto the vehicle may not have been tightened properly at the factory. Because of this, the bolts could loosen further over time and potentially break. If a wheel bolt breaks, it can affect how the vehicle handles and how well the driver can control it while driving.
BMW is recalling certain X5 and X6 vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened. This can cause the control arm to break.
On some BMW X5 and X6 vehicles, the bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been tightened properly. Loose bolts can affect how the suspension performs.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 BMW X6. 19 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW, Mini Integrated Brake System May Malfunction" (NHTSA campaign 26V422000), reported Jul 1, 2026.
The 2020 BMW X6 has the most, with 10 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 26 BMW X6 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: