Buying a used 2020 BMW X6? Check these 10 recalls first
Two critical recalls cover a starter motor that can overheat and cause a fire. Others address a front suspension weld that may break, brake unit failure, and a roof spoiler that can come loose and detach — the spoiler covered by two separate campaigns. Lesser items include backup camera failure, a sunroof that closes without the key present, and headlights that can shine blue. Just 9 unverified owner complaints, mostly electrical, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported.
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.
- Verify both starter motor fire recalls were completed, and ask whether the car has had hard-starting or burning smells.
- Ask about the suspension weld and brake unit recalls, and inspect the roof spoiler mounting for looseness.
- Cycle the sunroof, backup camera and headlights, checking for a blue tint or camera dropout.
- 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 2020 BMW X6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X5, X6, X7 and sedans risk starter motor fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW starter motor can overheat and cause a fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW X6 roof spoiler may come loose and detach | Structure | high |
| BMW X5, X6 and X7 front suspension weld may break | Suspension | high |
| BMW X5, X6, X7 and M cars: brake unit failure | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW X6 rear spoiler may detach while driving | Structure | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW X5, X6 and X7 sunroof closes without key | Visibility | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
| BMW X5, X6, X7 headlights may shine blue light | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
9 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 1 | None found |