BMWX6
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup

2018 BMW X6 recalls

There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.

Explore full safety analysis
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as BMW X6.
NHTSA recall campaigns4
NHTSA consumer complaints4
Primary sourceNHTSA
Most-mentioned components
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · 1SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · 1CHILD SEAT · 1SUSPENSION · 1
Campaign 18V614000

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Dec 9, 2018
Summary

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.

Open campaign page →
Campaign 18V439000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Apr 6, 2020
Summary

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.

Open campaign page →
Campaign 19V823000

Child Seat

Jun 11, 2020
Summary

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.

Open campaign page →
Campaign 17V727000

Suspension

May 11, 2018
Summary

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.

Open campaign page →

Does this mean my vehicle has an open recall?

No. Year/make/model results show campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration. RecallSight can decode your VIN and build the research dossier here; NHTSA remains authoritative for whether a specific VIN has an unrepaired recall.

Check a VIN on RecallSight →

What should I do?

Review the remedy and manufacturer guidance for each campaign. Safety recall remedies are generally provided by manufacturers without charge when the vehicle is covered.

Model history

See every BMW X6 model year

Browse all official vPIC model years, including years RecallSight has not indexed yet, then compare the evidence as each year is loaded.

Open BMW X6 model history →
Continue