Buying a used 2018 BMW X6? Check these 4 recalls first
Chassis hardware is the story for this year. A critical recall covers a front suspension arm that can break, with two related campaigns for loose front suspension bolts and wheel bolts that may not have been tightened properly. A fourth addresses child seat anchor bars that can become damaged. Owner complaint volume is very low — 4 unverified NHTSA reports, one of them a fire — which reflects small sales numbers as much as vehicle condition.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for records showing the front suspension arm and bolt recalls were completed, and have the front suspension inspected before purchase.
- Have wheel bolt torque checked, and look for uneven tire wear or vibration at highway speed.
- If you use child seats, inspect the LATCH anchor bars and confirm that recall remedy was applied.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 BMW X6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 and X6 front suspension arm may break | Suspension | critical |
| BMW X5 and X6 front suspension bolts may be loose | Suspension | high |
| BMW X6 wheel bolts may not have been tightened properly | Wheels | high |
| BMW X6 child seat anchor bars can become damaged | Child Seat | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |