NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2019 BMW X6, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X6.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| fire or overheating | 2 | 40.0% | 0.98 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 20.0% | 0.55 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 20.0% | 0.65 |
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| restraint or airbag | 1 | 20.0% | 0.99 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| high | 3 | 60.0% | 0.97 |
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| low | 1 | 20.0% | 0.49 |
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| moderate | 1 | 20.0% | 0.73 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 5 tagged complaints of 5 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2019-11-18. Systems: CHILD SEAT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-09-27. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50 (excerpt)
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-28. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
Consequence: If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-12. Systems: WHEELS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
65 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 16 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| AIR BAGS | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
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| VISIBILITY | 5 |
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| COMMUNICATION | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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11036453
Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Other. Systems: STRUCTURE.
BMW Notice of the Courta s Final Approval for Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement (X3, X4, X5, X6, X7)
11036388
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Rear Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Sealing Issue
11033030
Date: 2026-05-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty
11028000
Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR
11013061
Date: 2025-01-02. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / deliver date.
11010768
Date: 2024-11-14. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in-service date.
10249437
Date: 2024-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10249018
Date: 2024-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the vide
10249024
Date: 2024-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the associated attachments are designed to provide one single diag